Persia, circa 1880
Painted with flowers, birds and insects and with a cartouche bearing a nasta'liq inscription surmounted by two heraldic lions and sun motifs, pierced for hanging, 24.5cm diameter; also a small Canton famille rose Islamic market plate with inscription, 18.5cm diameter (2)
Estimate: | £200 - £300 |
Hammer price: | £380 |
Larger plate- overall in good condition. Some stain spots to the reverse of the plate
Smaller plate- 4 chips to the rim, 2 of which extend to haircracks. Some flaking to the enamels