A Safavid Blue and White Bottle, Persia, 17th Century

the body of spherical form with cylindrical neck, decorated in underglaze cobalt blue with various flowers stemming from the base including irises, hyacinths, and carnations, the neck mounted with a silver terminal and cover engraved with two bands of flowerhead patterns

In overall good condition, some cracks and associated repair to body and craquelure on surface, as viewed.
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This flask was sold in these rooms in April 1992, lot 117.