A gold and enamel ghalyan cup, Persia, 19th Century

of conical form everted at the rim, decorated in enamel against a gold background, featuring four cartouches with an alternating young man and woman with floral bouquets and small birds in between

In general good condition, some wear to gilt rim consistent with age, enamel bright, as viewed.
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