TWO POLYCHROME-PAINTED ENAMELLED GOLD THIMBLES
Qajar Iran, 19th century

TWO POLYCHROME-PAINTED ENAMELLED GOLD THIMBLES
PROPERTY FROM AN IMPORTANT EUROPEAN PRIVATE COLLECTION
Qajar Iran, 19th century

Of typical cylindrical shape with a dotted rounded head and a reinforced rim, the exterior painted in polychrome enamels on gold with oval portraits of Qajar beauties interspersed amidst rosettes and floral sprays, the largest 2.5cm high.

Dimensions: the largest 2.5cm high