OT, Arabic Translation... help required

[ALEX]

Originally Posted by Dom

Hi Atlantia
you are correct, most probably Egyptian or Syrian job
the inlay mentions are done in Arabic, but in a form very difficult to translate, I mean for us, sorry
may be somebody else ??

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Dom

Gene,
I agree with Dom and his lovely half:-) it is difficult to translate because of the way the calligrafy is done; it's like: the more sophisticated and stylish it is -the harder it is to translate. I have a small English silver case, and I still cannot make the 3 letters engraved on it... and it is in English calligraphy:-) So the script on your plate, as well as it's overall quality, is very sophisticated, i.e. 'not easy'... it's simply outstanding.
The only bits I can tell are: the top right image mentions word "Amel Masr", i.e. "Work? Egypt", the lower right has word "Cairo", and the lower left I believe has a verse "...Heavens are Under the Feet of Mothers". I believe it is a famous verse (perhaps Koranic). I think it'll make a perfect gift to Louise.. just a hint:-)

[Atlantia]

Originally Posted by ALEX

Gene,
I agree with Dom and his lovely half:-) it is difficult to translate because of the way the calligrafy is done; it's like: the more sophisticated and stylish it is -the harder it is to translate. I have a small English silver case, and I still cannot make the 3 letters engraved on it... and it is in English calligraphy:-) So the script on your plate, as well as it's overall quality, is very sophisticated, i.e. 'not easy'... it's simply outstanding.
The only bits I can tell are: the top right image mentions word "Amel Masr", i.e. "Work? Egypt", the lower right has word "Cairo", and the lower left I believe has a verse "...Heavens are Under the Feet of Mothers". I believe it is a famous verse (perhaps Koranic). I think it'll make a perfect gift to Louise.. just a hint:-)

Ello mate.

Thanks Alex you're very kind. It sounds like you've made some real progress, thanks
Shame there's no date in it
I told Louise... She wouldn't want it because it 'smells like pennys' LOL

As for your silver case......


I've taken a few liberties with the picture, but I think its: 'BGJ'

[ALEX]

Originally Posted by Atlantia

...it 'smells like pennys' LOL

...I think its: 'BGJ'

Gene, Stu:
Many thanks for the "translation" attempt. My only point was to demonstrate the intricacies associated with translating calligraphic inscriptions, and that sometimes it is not an "open book" translation, especially with Islamic calligraphy, where the decorative aspect is as deep as the meaning.

[kahnjar1]

Originally Posted by ALEX

Gene,
I agree with Dom and his lovely half:-) it is difficult to translate because of the way the calligrafy is done; it's like: the more sophisticated and stylish it is -the harder it is to translate. I have a small English silver case, and I still cannot make the 3 letters engraved on it... and it is in English calligraphy:-) So the script on your plate, as well as it's overall quality, is very sophisticated, i.e. 'not easy'... it's simply outstanding.
The only bits I can tell are: the top right image mentions word "Amel Masr", i.e. "Work? Egypt", the lower right has word "Cairo", and the lower left I believe has a verse "...Heavens are Under the Feet of Mothers". I believe it is a famous verse (perhaps Koranic). I think it'll make a perfect gift to Louise.. just a hint:-)

B G and F or S
Stu