Lot 193 A QAJAR GOLD AND POLYCHROME ENAMELLED GHALIAN CUP, PERSIA, 19TH CENTURY
Reference: ART3006860
Of typical flaring cylindrical shape, with a wide everted rim, made of gold sheets wrapped around a central copper core, the exterior finely painted with polychrome enamels with four oval medallions filled with the typical Qajar topos of charming maidens' miniature portraits, each medallion framed within a golden beaded band, alternating with golden floral bouquets and foliage against cobalt blue ground.
Diameter 9 cm.
Height 7 cm.