A fine quality vintage large oval platter or Zereshk polow serving tray, Japanese porcelain, for the Persian Market. Custom made for a wedding present in Persia, the written text is: For Houshang Talasazan. Circa 1970. Skilfully hand painted with a traditional design of leaves, flowers and birds in cobalt blue overglaze highlighted with gilding and bearing a central decal commemorative portrait of Naser al-Din Shah Qajar. Marked on the bottom: Imperial Fine China, Japan. Naser al-Din Shah Qajar was the Shah of Qajar Iran from 5 September 1848 to 1 May 1896 when he was assassinated. He was the son of Mohammad Shah Qajar and Malek Jahan Khanom and the third longest reigning monarch in Iranian history after Shapur II of the Sassanid dynasty and Tahmasp I of the Safavid dynasty. Middle Eastern Antiques, Oriental Decorative Art For Collectors, Porcelain Serveware And Tableware For Home Decor.