Persian Minakari Enamel on Copper Lidded Compote

Vibrant hues of blue adorn this lovely Persian sweets compote.

This piece is beautifully and intricately hand painted on a white background, and truly a fine example of Minakari enamel on copper craftsmanship.
Mina, meaning heaven in Persian, is a glass-like coating fixed on different kinds of metals by heat. For over three thousand years, artists and craftsmen have decorated in this fashion. This compote is from the Isfahan region, known for their use of azure blue and turquoise or cyan.