A Qajar gold and enamelled ghalian cup, Persia, 19th century

of waisted form, the bright polychrome enamel on a gold ground comprising two oval frames containing a couple and a mother and child, with dense floral compositions in between with birds, interior with tray for smoking

In overall good condition, enamels very bright, few very minor chips, particularly to bordering bands above and below, four drill holes near bottom for attaching, the top tray partly chipped and bent, oxidised and discolored as expected with age and use, very few hairline scratches in design, as viewed.
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