TWO QAJAR GOLD AND POLYCHROME ENAMELLED GHALIAN CUPS, PERSIA, 19TH CENTURY |

each of waisted form with enamel decoration featuring cartouches bearings portraits, amorous couples and mother & child, the spandrels with floral designs, one with inscriptive cartouches

Enamel bright on both, the one with green enamel to interior with four drill holes near base, minor dents, good condition, the other with an added lip to edge plain on interior showing some oxidisation, exterior with four drill holes later covered with metal to interior, some minor retouching to gold and hairline cracks to enamel, as viewed.
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."

inscriptions ‘A ghalyan in your hand, enter!

O my silver-bossom beloved

Give me the ghalyan gracefully

Sit next to me tenderly’