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*A QAJAR POLYCHROME-ENAMELLED QALYAN?STEM WITH A MATCHING COCONUT QALYAN?(WATER PIPE) PROPERTY FROM AN IMPORTANT EUROPEAN PRIVATE COLLECTION Iran, mid to late 19th century? Comprising a tall cylindrical stem, made of three loose parts, the central section umbrella-shaped and caparisoned with red beads, the exterior painted in polychrome enamels with pink and blue flower heads and gilt medallions filled with green enamel, 14cm high; and a coconut qalyan, of traditional ovoid form, the rim and spout made of gilt copper, the coconut clawed between two polychrome-enamelled sections decorated with lush floral and vegetal motifs, gilt copper bands holding it in place, their drop-shaped terminals once inset with turquoise beads, approximately 23cm high. * Please note that this lot is subject to import VAT at a preferential rate of 5% on the Hammer Price and the prevailing rate on the Buyer’s Premium.Notes: Islamic & Indian Art