• Indian & Islamic Works of Art  auction at Christies

    Sale 5836

    Indian & Islamic Works of Art & Textiles

    London, South Kensington

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    9 October 2009

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    Lot 206

    A QAJAR PIERCED BRASS LANTERN, IRAN, 19TH CENTURY

    Price realised

    GBP 2,500

    Estimate

    GBP 800 - GBP 1,200

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    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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