*A QAJAR TURQUOISE-INLAID GILT COPPER QALYAN CUP

PROPERTY FROM AN IMPORTANT EUROPEAN PRIVATE COLLECTION
Iran, 19th century

Of typical cylindrical shape with a wide everted circular rim, resting on a later added flat circular base, the exterior fully encrusted with unevenly-cut turquoise beads, arranged in parallel grooved bands and stylised floral motifs to the bottom and top, the interior indented by the exterior setting, 6cm high.