ART OF THE ISLAMIC WORLD AND INDIA

A PAIR OF PERSIAN SILVER OPEN SALT CELLARS BY MASTER JAAFAR, QAJAR, 19TH CENTURY

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Start price: £140

Estimated price: £200 - £400

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Description

Each of these salt cellars rests on three spherical feet and is engraved in deep relief with a continuous band of fauna and floral motifs, featuring birds among blossoming foliage. The upper and lower rims are bordered with fine geometric bands. Stamped to the base with the maker’s mark of the renowned silversmith Master Jaafar.

Diameter: 4.5cm

Weight: 66g