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IMAMI SCHOOL, PERSIA, CIRCA 1860
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A QAJAR POLYCHROME LACQUER PAPIER MACHE MIRROR CASE
Imami school, Persia, circa 1860
Of rectangular form with hinged cover, the front and back with an elaborate gul-o bulbul design of various flowers and perching birds on a dark slightly glittery ground, within simple golden borders, the interior with a bold iris spray together with lillies and butterflies on a plain golden ground, silver hinges and clasp, slight chipping to extremities
9 1/8 x 6in. (23.2 x 15.1cm.)
Imami school, Persia, circa 1860
Of rectangular form with hinged cover, the front and back with an elaborate gul-o bulbul design of various flowers and perching birds on a dark slightly glittery ground, within simple golden borders, the interior with a bold iris spray together with lillies and butterflies on a plain golden ground, silver hinges and clasp, slight chipping to extremities
9 1/8 x 6in. (23.2 x 15.1cm.)
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