A QAJAR POLYCHROME-PAINTED ENAMELLED GILT COPPER QALYAN CUP
PROPERTY FROM AN IMPORTANT EUROPEAN PRIVATE COLLECTION
Iran, mid to late 19th century

Of typical flaring cylindrical shape, with an everted rim, the exterior painted in polychrome enamels following the typical Qajar arrangement of 'miniature portraits and floral bouquets', with three oval portraits of Qajar youths from the courtly entourage interspersed amidst cusped medallions with lush flower bouquets and birds, painted rosette and blue flower bands framing the lower edge of the cup, the interior plain, 9cm diam. and 8cm high.