Two peacocks that could form a pair, Iran qâjâr, late 19th century Two round-bosses featuring a peacock with outstretched tail, open beak and resting on a quadripod base. Made of steel, the tail is engraved with a medallion featuring a king on a throne, surrounded by his court and the food placed before him. The medallion stands out against a floral background, the feathers finished with rosettes or suns with faces. The body of the animal is decorated with gold and silver damascene, the base with foliate foliate foliate foliate foliate foliate foliate foliate foliate foliate foliate foliate foliate foliate foliate foliate foliate foliate. Traces of gilding on the tail. H. 56.8 and 58.3 cm (rust and oxidation, one base damaged)