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A PAIR OF QAJAR GOLD DAMASCENED STEEL BOTTLES AND A BASIN, IRAN, 19TH CENTURY
The bottles with a globular body on a flaring foot with long neck terminating in a hemisperical stopper with pointed finial, with incised and chased decoration, medallions outlined in gilt and sprays of gilt flowers - 17in. (43cm.) high; the basin with shallow flaring rim, openwork centre, decorated with repeating floral designs inside half-cartouches around rim and band of trefoil around outside - 9 5/8 in. (25cm.) diam (3)
The bottles with a globular body on a flaring foot with long neck terminating in a hemisperical stopper with pointed finial, with incised and chased decoration, medallions outlined in gilt and sprays of gilt flowers - 17in. (43cm.) high; the basin with shallow flaring rim, openwork centre, decorated with repeating floral designs inside half-cartouches around rim and band of trefoil around outside - 9 5/8 in. (25cm.) diam (3)
Special notice
No VAT will be charged on the hammer price, but VAT at 15% will be added to the buyer's premium which is invoiced on a VAT inclusive basis.
Please note that the lots of Iranian origin are subject to U.S. trade restrictions which currently prohibit the import into the United States. Similar restrictions may apply in other countries.