AN ENAMELLED GOLD QALYAN BOWL
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AN ENAMELLED GOLD QALYAN BOWL

QAJAR IRAN, 19TH CENTURY

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AN ENAMELLED GOLD QALYAN BOWL
QAJAR IRAN, 19TH CENTURY
Of typical flaring form, rising from a carved hardwood stem, the polychrome enamel decoration with courtship and wedding scenes within blue roundels, large foliated blue palmettes interspersed with elegant lobed red medallions issuing floral sprays, a band of blue pointed arches with stylised floral motifs below, a wide slightly flaring silver windshield above
8 ¼in. (21cm.) high
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These lots have been imported from outside the EU for sale using a Temporary Import regime. Import VAT is payable (at 5%) on the Hammer price. VAT is also payable (at 20%) on the buyer’s Premium on a VAT inclusive basis. When a buyer of such a lot has registered an EU address but wishes to export the lot or complete the import into another EU country, he must advise Christie's immediately after the auction.

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