A large Qajar gold and enamelled ghalian section with brass base, Persia, circa 1900

the gold waisted body decorated with European scenes and portraits each with dotted light blue enamel frames, floral motifs in between, inscriptive cartouches, set on a domed brass base

Sotheby's London, 28 April 1994, lot 229.

In overall good condition, some minor dents to rim, interior of domed base heavily oxidised with some encrustation, minor patches of discoloration to brass, polychrome and light blue enamel bright, some losses (particularly to underside of rim) and light hairline scratches, as viewed.
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inscriptions

A golden ghalian is the brightness of gatherings
It is the destroyer of all grief and misery

It was finished on Thursday of the Rabi’ I, the year [13]18 (?) (June-July 1900).