A Qajar openwork brass peacock figurine, Persia, 19th century

of characteristic form, standing on two legs on a stepped base with detachable fanned tail and wings, wholly decorated in openwork and engraved sections, alternating bands of foliate, animal motifs and portraits to the base and lower half of the peacock, engravings of a variety of social activities in lobed cartouches to the legs, body, neck and tail of the bird, the eyes set with glass and framed by a circle of turquoise stones

Overall in good condition. there are some minor abrasions to the joints of the wings and tail, the crest atop the head of the bird has two sections missing, the openwork and engravings are in good condition, as viewed.
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A similar openwork brass peacock figurine is referenced in Rachel Ward, Islamic Metalwork, British Museum Press, London, 1993, p.121.