A QAJAR POLYCHROME-ENAMELLED BRASS WATER PIPE (QALYAN)
Iran, mid to late 19th century

Of typical egg-like shape, the spout and rim designed with floral collars, the exterior decorated with overlapping horizontal bands featuring flower bouquets, lush foliage, scrolling vegetal sprays, rosette medallions and drop-like fretwork, the engraved brass decoration enhanced with champlevé enamelled background in green, blue, turquoise, white and pink, approximately 24.5cm high.