A LARGE QAJAR POLYCHROME LACQUERED PAPIER MACHE MIRROR CASE, of rectangular form with separate cover, the black front and back depicting a bold rose spray with perching nightingale, flanked by two butterflies, in red and black border of gold floral motifs, the gold interior with a bold iris plant flanked by two small poppies and with two craneflies above, circa 1860-70 (small areas of restoration)

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A LARGE QAJAR POLYCHROME LACQUERED PAPIER MACHE MIRROR CASE, of rectangular form with separate cover, the black front and back depicting a bold rose spray with perching nightingale, flanked by two butterflies, in red and black border of gold floral motifs, the gold interior with a bold iris plant flanked by two small poppies and with two craneflies above, circa 1860-70 (small areas of restoration)
13¼in. x 8¾in. (33.9 x 22.1cm.)

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