A gold damascened steel ewer and bottle vase, Persia, Qajar, second half 19th century

each of globular form, the ewer with handle and lid, both engraved with cusped medallions decorated with gold floral interlace or calligraphy, the surface damascened

Christie's, London, 25 April 1995, lot 114.

In overall good condition, with oxidization and rubbing to the gold, minor rust on the bottom, as viewed.
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