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Lot 129

Six nielloed white metal cup holders (zarfs), Ottoman Turkey or Provinces, or possibly Russia...

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Lot 129

Six nielloed white metal cup holders (zarfs), 
Ottoman Turkey or Provinces, or possibly Russia...

Price Realised: £420

Estimate: £400 - £600

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Lot 129

Description

Six nielloed white metal cup holders (zarfs), 
Ottoman Turkey or Provinces, or possibly Russia for the Ottoman market, second half 19th century, 

Of typical form, on splayed foot, with scalloped rim, the niello decoration consisting of simplified flower heads within ovoid medallions amidst swirling leaved tendrils, a band of palmettes below, 

6cm. high

(6)

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