The Art of Persian Metalwork within the Alteration of Sassanid era to Islamic Ages; with Emphasis on Archeological Evidence

Although art historians argue that the initial centuries of Islam in Persiaare known as an “artistic permutation”, one must consider that despite various research in the field, there is still little information about the arts and handicrafts of this specific time span; hence, any claims in this matter are inacceptable. For the purpose of this study, Persian metalwork ofthe early Islamic Persia have also suffered a lack of evidence. Nevertheless, the main substances of such metalwork are endurable material, hence, the insolubility of such items have provided archeologists with valuable information regarding the art and culture of ancient Islamic Persia. In this paper, a number of renowned metal items from the initial centuries of Islamic Persia are selected for analysis so that their artistic and cultural assets will assist researchersinunderstanding the possible fluctuations that might have occurred during the shift from the Sassanid era to the Islamic ages. Analysis of the major artistic and cultural characteristics as a result of transfer from the Sassanid era to the Islamic ages.Analysis of the new techniques and changes applied on Persian-Islamic metalwork.Questions:With transfer of power from Persian monarchs to Islamic rulers, what detailed changes occurred in the form, substance and techniques of the overall structure and ornamentation of Persian metalwork? To what degree do the newly created metalworks of the time followed the recommendations of Islam?