Persian Silver Repousse Box with a Woman Dancing

Object/Artifact

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L.T. Jordan Institute for International Awareness

Top of Silver Repousse Box from Persia.: Image of the top of the silver repousse box. The scene depicts a woman dancing in the center with two people on either side playing instruments. The box is intricately decorated with swirls and leaves. There are small dragon heads on either side of the group.
Top of Silver Repousse Box from Persia.

Image of the top of the silver repousse box. The scene depicts a woman dancing in the center with two people on either side playing instruments. The box is intricately decorated with swirls and leaves. There are small dragon heads on either side of the group.

Name/Title

Persian Silver Repousse Box with a Woman Dancing

Entry/Object ID

JI2025000456

Description

19th century silver repousse box from Persia, now modern-day Iran. The box depicts a woman dancing with two other figures playing instruments on either side.

Context

The box was likely picked up by Jordans on one of their many trips to the Middle East. Additionally, Mr. Leland T. Jordan was a smoker for part of his adult life and likely used this as a cigar box.

Ethnography

Cultural Region

County

Iran

Continent

Asia

Country

Persia

Region

West Asia