Tray

Part of Shams al-Muluk Jahanbani’s dowry. Decorated with an image of Muzaffar al-Din Shah and poems about him.

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Historical note: it was common to put several different pieces of dinner wear inside the tray. That could include up to 15 pieces for four people, each serving a different role, for example for salad or soup. A cloth cover would be placed on the tray when it was taken out of the kitchen. Diameter: 66 cm.
Collections Bahman Bayani
Repository Bahman Bayani Collection
Restrictions No restrictions.
Accessed 14 February 2012
Last Edited 5 February 2013
Record no. 31g150