A QAJAR PAPIER MACHE POLYCHROME LACQUER PENBOX (QALAMDAN)
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A QAJAR PAPIER MACHE POLYCHROME LACQUER PENBOX (QALAMDAN)

PERSIA, 1840-1850 AD

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A QAJAR PAPIER MACHE POLYCHROME LACQUER PENBOX (QALAMDAN)
PERSIA, 1840-1850 AD
Of rectangular form with separate cover, the top painted with the central figure of Muhammad Shah seated on the peacock throne, in an extensive landscape with buildings in the background, the sides with a continuous band of genre scenes, the red underside with gold flowering vine, the interior of the cover depicting a prince, very slight restoration, re-lacquered
10¾in. (27.3cm.) long
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