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Persian Market Porcelain Covered Serving Dish Portrait Nasr Al Din Shah Qajar

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A covered serving dish, bearing two commemorative portraits of Naser al din Shah Qajar, on each side. Each portrait slightly different. The whole is hand-painted with leaves, flowers and birds in cobalt overglaze and then parcel gilt. This rare portrait dish was purchased as a wedding gift at the Grand Bazaar, Isfahan, in the 1950s. German porcelain, for the Persian Market. See marks in images. This comes from a full, 72 piece service, largely unused and in very good to excellent condition. Don't hesitate to let us know if you are interested in the full service, which will be listed in parts over the next weeks.
  • Similar to:
    Gardner Porcelain Factory (Artist)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 5.91 in (15 cm)Width: 10.63 in (27 cm)Depth: 8.67 in (22 cm)
  • Style:
    Late Victorian (In the Style Of)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1950
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. NOTE: this dish has a single, 2mm chip to the outer rim, not obvious, see final image. For wear to cobalt glaze see images. Interior appears unused. Has had long period of storage stacked with other platters and porcelain in a large chest/trunk.
  • Seller Location:
    Melbourne, AU
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU2656325036702

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