Near East / Central Asia, Persia, ca. 19th to early 20th century CE. This is a lovely collection of 5 antique and high-quality silver vessels: a teapot, serving bowl, cup, saucer, and lidded box. The 83.7% silver teapot has a lovely, incised program of script and rondels containing a winged baraq. The lid is removable, and the interior has a built-in spout strainer. The 86.9% silver cup has a repousse scene of a dog, rabbit, and lion in a heavily vegetated landscape. The 99% silver saucer plate is adorned in interwoven script incised on the surface. The 94.9% to 95.28% silver lidded container is richly decorated with low relief men and woman on horses- either hunting deer or riding. The large bowl is 87.59% silver and rests on a pedestal foot, the thick walls incised with script and arabesque shapes. Size of large bowl: 7.25" Diameter x 4" H (18.4 cm x 10.2 cm); silver quality: 83.7% to 99.03%; total weight: 1490 grams.

Provenance: private southern California, USA collection, acquired before 2000

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#163193

Chips to rim of cup. Some indentations and bending to dish form and cup rim. Age and use expected wear, but overall good to great condition on each piece. Dark toning and patina throughout.