An early 20^th century Iranian (Persian) silver sugar bowl, Isfahan circa 1900-1920

Late Qajar dynasty, of inverted baluster form with a flat base, with applied C scroll handles. A removable lid with cavetto edge and domed centre surmounted by a cast bird finial. The centre with a deep chased monabbat-kari continuous frieze of figures including water carriers with dogs and a seated king with fan bearer behind, attended to by a heavenly figure, possibly Anahita. The base with a scalloped panelled border with engraved floral devices, the upper section and lid with engraved ghalam zani trailing foliage. The underside with an engraved trailing foliage border and simple lunettes. Unmarked.

Length – 14 cm / 5.5 inches

Weight – 249 grams / 8.01 ozt