Bidspirit auction | A PERSIAN SILVER REPOUSSE BOWL,

A PERSIAN SILVER REPOUSSE BOWL, QAJAR PERIOD, 19TH CENTURY - A silver bowl from Qajar Iran, with repousse depictions of an allegorical scene, possibly from some literary work such as the Shahnameh, showing figures around the rim of the cup with various animals and tools in hand, one person holding a snake, another interacting with a griffin-like creature. The wide-mouthed cup is sat atop a conical base decorated with foliate motifs, the handles being shaped as foliate scrollwork. Iran, 19th century. Please make all inquiries before bidding. All lots are sold ”as-is”, refer to our T&C. Helios Auctions offers in-house shipping. In case we can not accommodate a shipping request, a list of additional shippers will be provided. Dimensions: H: 4 1/4 in., (10.8 cm.); W: 5 3/4 in., (14.6 cm.) Condition: Light tarnishing as expected for age, some very small dents. Overall good condition.