A QAJAR BLUE AND WHITE POTTERY HUQQA BASE
Iran, late 19th century

Of pyriform shape, resting on a straight circular foot and rising to a tapering cylindrical neck, the rim and mouth reinforced with a plain brass mount, the body painted in cobalt blue, grey and black pigments, decorated with Chinese-inspired motifs such as swirled clouds and pointy leaves, the top with abstract cobalt blue snarls and a grey band, the neck with geometric design, 27.8cm high.