Lot Essay
Please see the note to lot 130. The present penbox is more typical of the work of this artist.
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SIGNED BY 'ALI ASHRAF, PERSIA, DATED AH 1168/1754-5 AD
Details
A POST SAFAVID POLYCHROME LACQUER PAPIER MACHE PENBOX (QALAMDAN)
Signed by 'Ali Ashraf, Persia, dated AH 1168/1754-5 AD
With rounded ends and sliding tray, the top and sides densely painted with a gul-o bulbul design of a variety of flowering sprays inhabited by birds, the red base with gold prunus blossom, birds and flowers, the red tray with vine-leaf scrolls, slight restoration, re-lacquered
9 1/8in. (23.2cm.) long
Signed by 'Ali Ashraf, Persia, dated AH 1168/1754-5 AD
With rounded ends and sliding tray, the top and sides densely painted with a gul-o bulbul design of a variety of flowering sprays inhabited by birds, the red base with gold prunus blossom, birds and flowers, the red tray with vine-leaf scrolls, slight restoration, re-lacquered
9 1/8in. (23.2cm.) long
Special notice
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