Sale 5836
London, South Kensington
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9 October 2009
Price realised
GBP 2,500
Estimate
A QAJAR PIERCED BRASS LANTERN, IRAN, 19TH CENTURY In three sections, with tapering bottom globular body with flared rim and handle, decorated all over with cartouches featuring seated figures on a dense floral ground, with two inscription bands, chains linking the body to the upper section - overall height when hung 31in (78.8cm)
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