Yerevan Siramarg Decorative Plate, Peacock Décor Plate, Armenian Wall Hanging Plate Antique vintage decorative plate in Melchior gold tone color made in Armenia in the Soviet era 1980s or even early in the 1970s with a peacock and Yerevan writing in different language, overall very good condition with little sign of wear. Siramarg, Armenian for peacock, is a symbol of immortality and a mediator between heaven and hell as well as a link between Old and New Testaments. The symbol is also present in Sassanian Persia. According to the ancient Iranian legend, the mythical bird Sim?rgh (bird from the top of the mountain / tree) lives on a high mountain under the sacred tree of seeds of all plants. It extends the seeds all around the world and protects the world tree from creatures of the underworld such as reptiles and serpents. Diameter 23.5cm – 9.25in Weight 275gr