*A QAJAR ENAMELLED COPPER QALYAN CUP PROPERTY FROM AN...
*A QAJAR ENAMELLED COPPER QALYAN CUP PROPERTY FROM AN IMPORTANT EUROPEAN PRIVATE COLLECTION Iran, 19th century Of typical flaring form, with everted rim, the exterior finely embellished with polychrome-painted enamels, alternating roundels and escutcheon-shaped cartouches filled with Western-inspired figures amidst lush floral sprays and rose bouquets against a gold ground, the two largest cartouches with a Mother and Child composition reminiscent of Western paintings, the smaller roundels with attendants in the action of bathing and cleansing their hair, more roundels with landscape scenes, the interior painted in turquoise enamel, 6.6cm high.
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*A QAJAR ENAMELLED COPPER QALYAN CUP PROPERTY FROM AN IMPORTANT EUROPEAN PRIVATE COLLECTION Iran, 19th century Of typical flaring form, with everted rim, the exterior finely embellished with polychrome-painted enamels, alternating roundels and escutcheon-shaped cartouches filled with Western-inspired figures amidst lush floral sprays and rose bouquets against a gold ground, the two largest cartouches with a Mother and Child composition reminiscent of Western paintings, the smaller roundels with attendants in the action of bathing and cleansing their hair, more roundels with landscape scenes, the interior painted in turquoise enamel, 6.6cm high.
Sold for £1,800
Includes Buyer's Premium
