A QAJAR GOLD-DAMASCENED STEEL BELL AND TWO QALYAN (WATER PIPE) CUP METAL FITTINGS
PROPERTY FROM AN IMPORTANT EUROPEAN PRIVATE COLLECTION
Iran, 19th century

Comprising a gold-damascened bell, of hemispherical shape, the exterior enhanced with lobed medallions filled with floral bouquets, 10.5cm high; and two qalyan fittings, a silver one with Shirazi repoussé figural decoration and a white metal one with openwork and a row of stylised palmettes, the largest 9cm diam.