Bidspirit auction | An Indo-Persian Koftgari Steel Desk

An Indo-Persian Koftgari Steel Desk Stand - This object is a small decorative desk stand, likely intended as a quill or pen holder, of Indo-Persian origin. The piece is constructed from dark-toned steel and decorated using the koftgari, or damascene, technique, which involves inlaying or overlaying gold and silver-toned metallic wires and foils onto the metal surface. The central upright cylinder is embellished with a dense geometric pattern of interlocking chevron bands that create diamond-shaped reserves, each containing fine foliate and floral sprigs. The circular dish-like base features a broad peripheral border of scrolling vines and foliate motifs, incorporating stylized avian figures. The area where the cylinder meets the base plate is decorated with a star-like geometric arrangement of light-coloured metal. No maker's marks, signatures, or calligraphic inscriptions are visible on the object. Two modern adhesive inventory stickers are present.