Lot 209
  • 209

A Qajar gold and polychrome enamelled plaque with portrait of a maiden, Persia, 19th century

Estimate
5,000 - 8,000 GBP
bidding is closed

Description

  • gold and enamel
featuring an enamelled cartouche with the portrait of a maiden holding a floral bouquet, framed on four sides by birds in floral blossoms on a gold ground

Condition

In fair condition, rubbing to gilt background, some dents to plaque and minor chips to three of four corners of plaque, reverse with engraved stitched lines, as viewed.
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