[PERSIAN MINIATURES.] Octagonal lacquered wooden box, opening to reveal a mirror; the front, back and inner panels with fine miniatures; metal catch, clasp and hinges (some light wear and rubbing, old tape reinforcement along edges of mirror). Provenance: purchased from Emil Offenbacher, 17 October 1955.
[PERSIAN MINIATURES.] Octagonal lacquered wooden box, opening to reveal a mirror; the front, back and inner panels with fine miniatures; metal catch, clasp and hinges (some light wear and rubbing, old tape reinforcement along edges of mirror). Provenance: purchased from Emil Offenbacher, 17 October 1955.

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[PERSIAN MINIATURES.] Octagonal lacquered wooden box, opening to reveal a mirror; the front, back and inner panels with fine miniatures; metal catch, clasp and hinges (some light wear and rubbing, old tape reinforcement along edges of mirror). Provenance: purchased from Emil Offenbacher, 17 October 1955.
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This mirror case is school of Muhammed Isma'il, 1870.

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