A LARGE SAFAVID-STYLE LACQUER BINDING
A LARGE SAFAVID-STYLE LACQUER BINDING

IRAN, 19TH CENTURY AND EARLIER

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A LARGE SAFAVID-STYLE LACQUER BINDING
IRAN, 19TH CENTURY AND EARLIER
Of rectangular form with the gilt and polychrome lacquered decoration on papier maché, exterior with birds, animals, simurgh and flowering foliage on red ground, inside a border of scrolling flowering vines on black ground, interior with stamped panels of leather with gilt and polychrome decoration, majority of lacquer repainted and interior panels slightly rubbed
Boards 13½ x 8¾in. (34.2 x 12.2cm.)

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