Minâ-kâri Vase - Unique Piece

A unique masterpiece, this vase is the product of the ancestral art of Minâ-kâri, or enameling on metal, a jewel of Persian heritage. Every curve, every burst of deep blue testifies to patient and virtuoso craftsmanship, where the artisan's hand becomes an extension of his soul.

The master enameller, before being a craftsman, is a painter-poet. His brush, guided by an almost magical precision, lays down Persian motifs of unparalleled delicacy on the hammered metal. Each stroke, each nuance is a tribute to light and timeless beauty.

This demanding technique involves hand-painting delicate ornaments onto copper or other metals, then fusing the vibrant pigments together with heat to create an intricate design. The result is a vibrant object that seems to capture the light and soul of Iran.

A vibrant expression of a refined culture centered on Isfahan, Minâ-kâri—"Minâ" meaning glass in Persian, a reference to the azure sky—has its roots in the Parthian (247 BC – 224 AD) and Sasanian (224 – 651 AD) eras. Perpetuated to this day, this tradition gracefully blends historical heritage with contemporary sensibility.

This vase is not just to be contemplated : it is to be experienced, like a fragment of eternity captured in matter.

Height: 29 cm

Base diameter: 9.7 cm

Body diameter: 16 cm

Spout diameter: 11.5 cm

Origin: Iran