Three small flasks for rose water / fragrances. Iraq, [early 20th century].
Cast, sawn and engraved silver (two flasks are marked); coral.
1. Pear-shaped flask perched on oval leg and decorated with a vegetal motif. Soldered to its sides are decorations in vegetal motifs surmounted by birds. Two original chains to which the plug was attached (now missing). Height: 10.5 cm. Good condition. Missing plug and gemstones decorating the birds' backs.
2. Hexagonal flask perched on dome-shaped leg and decorated with vegetal motifs. Soldered to the top of the flask are three decorations in vegetal motifs, surmounted by birds. Height: 15.5 cm. Good condition. Missing plug and gemstones decorating the birds' backs.
3. Hexagonal flask perched on dome-shaped leg. Soldered to the top of the flask are three decorations in vegetal motifs, surmounted by birds. Another bird is perched atop the plug. Coral stones decorate three of the birds' backs. A chain of delicate silver coins attaches the plug to the flask. Height: 13.5 cm. Good condition. One coral stone missing.