A COPPER LUSTRE-PAINTED POTTERY VASE
Iran, 17th - 18th century

Of pyriform shape, moulded with a gadrooned body resting on a short circular foot, rising to a tapering neck with a bulging ring just below the rim, the exterior painted in copper lustre with typical Safavid decorative motifs like tall drop-shaped cypress trees, stylised lotus flowers, chevron bands, rosettes and sun-like flower heads, 23.5cm high.