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It is unusual to find painting of this quality on a qalamdan of the size of the present lot
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A LARGE LACQUERED PAPIER MACHE QALAMDAN
QAJAR PERSIA, SECOND QUARTER 19TH CENTURY
The top with a well-detailed scene depicting the battle of Chaldiran, in a red border of gold floral motifs, the sides with landscapes containing elaborate buildings around hunting scenes, the red base and tray with gold feathery palmette vine, black feathered motif border (one end chipped, otherwise good condition) cloth slip case
14½in. (36.6cm.) long
QAJAR PERSIA, SECOND QUARTER 19TH CENTURY
The top with a well-detailed scene depicting the battle of Chaldiran, in a red border of gold floral motifs, the sides with landscapes containing elaborate buildings around hunting scenes, the red base and tray with gold feathery palmette vine, black feathered motif border (one end chipped, otherwise good condition) cloth slip case
14½in. (36.6cm.) long