A Qajar gold and enamelled brooch or hair ornament, Persia, 19th century

of flowerhead form, set in the centre with a faceted green stone surrounded by stylised blue enamelled petals and alternating pink and clear stones on a green enamel ground, the reverse with polychrome enamels depicting birds amidst flowers, three small hooks for attaching and a central peg

In overall good condition, colourful glass stones, some minor losses to enamel on front, each petal designed with very small hooks in between for attaching or to hang (possibly beads), reverse in good condition, enamels bright, as viewed.
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