A PAIR OF QAJAR BRASS AND SILVER DAMASCENED STEEL DUCK
PERSIA, LATE 19TH CENTURY
Each of naturalistic form, the bodies and heads covered with designs sometimes related to the plumage in brass and silver wire damascening, the breasts of each with a stylised similar kufic inscription, areas of corrosion, decoration rubbed in places, one with repaired tail
11in. (29.3cm.) high (2)
A PAIR OF QAJAR BRASS AND SILVER DAMASCENED STEEL DUCK
PERSIA, LATE 19TH CENTURY
Each of naturalistic form, the bodies and heads covered with designs sometimes related to the plumage in brass and silver wire damascening, the breasts of each with a stylised similar kufic inscription, areas of corrosion, decoration rubbed in places, one with repaired tail
11in. (29.3cm.) high (2)
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