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A highly detailed, ornate still life painting depicts pomegranates, figs, and grapes alongside several clear glass vessels. Two whole red pomegranates with gilded stems are centrally placed, one with a prominent, open, crown-like top. In front of them, two figs are cut open, revealing their red seeded interiors, with a whole dark purple fig to the right. On the far right, a bunch of deep purple grapes is clustered. The fruits rest on a dark green surface adorned with delicate gold floral and vine patterns. Behind the fruits and glasses, the background is divided into sections with varying ornate patterns. The upper left section features dark blue and gold patterns, including a figure on horseback, with an area of gold calligraphy above it. The upper right and central background sections are a lighter blue-green, also with gold floral and vine patterns, and a lighter, more ethereal depiction of a figure on horseback or a female figure. Several clear glass vessels, including stemmed wine glasses, a tall vase, and short tumblers, are interspersed among the fruits and against the patterned background. Some of the glass pieces also feature frosted or engraved designs of figures or plants. The overall style is reminiscent of Persian miniatures and classic still life painting, with rich