Brass · Fes
Engraved Brass Plate / Charger
Large decorative brass plates with hand-engraved arabesque, geometric, and calligraphic designs. Used as wall art or under-plates.
History & Cultural Context
Decorative brass plates are among the most common items in the Seffarine quarter of Fes. The tradition of engraving circular brass plates dates back centuries, with patterns ranging from geometric stars to intricate arabesques and Quranic calligraphy.
Materials
- Brass discHammered flat and polished brass sheet
Production Techniques
- Hand-engraving with burinsTraditional
Patterns carved into brass surface using steel engraving tools
Production Notes
Brass disc hammered flat and polished, then engraved by hand with steel burins. Patterns are drawn freehand from memory. A highly detailed large plate takes 3–10 days of engraving.
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Price Ranges
Small plates (20–30cm), simple patterns
Medium plates (40–50cm), detailed engraving
Large plates (60cm+), complex full-surface engraving
Exceptional master engraver work, calligraphic, wall-mounted with frame