A QAJAR POTTERY VASE WITH FIGURAL DECORATION Iran, 19th century  Of bulbous shape, on plain circular base, the body gadrooned with flared neck and splayed rim, painted in black, aubergine purple, turquoise, cobalt blue and yellow glazes, the decoration consisting of a central figural band with three characters gazing at each other, the female figure holding a fruit, one of the male figures holding the same fruit and a wine flask, the latter empty handed and observing the scene, green tufts with rosettes and tulips flank each figure, with stylised mountains in the background, further blue and purple-glazed decorative bands on top and bottom, 20.5cm high.