Lion and Sun tableware is a type of dinnerware that features a design based on the emblem of the historic flag of Persia, which includes a lion and sun motif. The design typically includes a stylized depiction of a lion holding a sword in one paw and standing over a sun with rays emanating outward. The Lion and Sun symbol has been used in Persian culture for centuries and is considered a national emblem. The tableware is often made of high-quality materials such as porcelain or ceramic and can be found in a variety of styles, from traditional to modern. It is commonly used in Persian households for special occasions and celebrations, such as weddings or formal dinners. This Lion and Sun tableware carries the Shir o Khorshid emblem on every piece.
The Lion and Sun (Persian: شیر و خورشید, pronounced: shir o khorshid) is one of the main emblems of Persian (Persia).
Lion & Sun – Shir o Khorshid – Tableware Details:
- Technique: Transfer
- Sparrows, karat gold plating
- Medium bonbon dish: R 13cm, H 9cm
- Small Bonbon dish: R 10cm,H 6.6cm
- Small Bowl: R 16.5cm, H 5.5cm
- Big Bowl: R 20cm, H 6cm
- Platter Size: 36cm x 11cm
