A pair of gold damascened steel lidded vases, Persia, Qajar, late 19th century

A pair of gold damascened steel lidded vases, Persia, Qajar, late 19th century

each of inverted bell form, on flaring foot, with domed cover surmounted by ridged pointed finial, the body with gold damascened radiating motifs and swag decoration below the rim, the cover with damascened singular floral sprays and damascened finial
each: 26,8 cm ; 10½ in.

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Paire de vases couverts en acier à décor damasquiné d’or, Iran, Qajar, fin du 19e siècle

chacun: 26,8 cm ; 10½ in.

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Condition Report:
The two lidded vases with some weathering to surface, slight associated discolouration, the gold design visible, some oxidisation and light pitting to interior, as viewed.

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Provenance:
Christie's London, Art of the Islamic and Indian Worlds, 4 April 2006, lot 167