Lot 321
  • 321

A Qajar gold and enamelled ghalian cup with figures of youths, Persia, 19th century

Estimate
7,000 - 10,000 GBP
bidding is closed

Description

  • gold and enamel
of waisted form, with four portraits of male and female youths set in frames with floral bouquets and birds interspersed in between, against a gold ground

Provenance

Sotheby’s London, 29 April 1992, lot 175.

Condition

In overall good condition, polychrome strong and gold bright, some dents, particularly to upper rim, some losses to enamel, two drill holes near base and two minor hooks, few very light surface scratches, interior with some oxidisation and discoloration, as viewed.
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