FOUR GLASS BEAD AND TURQUOISE-SET BRASS QALYAN CUPS
PROPERTY FROM AN IMPORTANT PRIVATE EUROPEAN COLLECTOR
Qajar Iran, 19th century
Each one of typical cylindrical shape, with a wide everted circular rim, the exterior fully encrusted with unevenly-cut circular turquoise beads enhanced with red glass and paste beads, arranged in a variety of patterns from parallel grooved bands to interlocking roundels, the central register framed at the top and bottom with narrow decorative bands repeating stylised vegetal scrolls, the interior plain, the largest 8.2cm diam. and 7cm high.
Sold for £450
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