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IRAN, MID 19TH CENTURY
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A QAJAR EROTIC POLYCHROME LACQUER PAPIER MACHE PENBOX (QALAMDAN)
IRAN, MID 19TH CENTURY
With rounded ends and sliding tray, the top and sides painted with interiors containing couples engaged in amorous activities, each keenly observed by an attendant, these scenes divided by portrait roundels whose subjects also appear to be observing the activities, the red underside and tray with simple gold floral sprays, the interior fitted with an enamelled copper inkwell cover similarly decorated to the top and sides of the pencase, slight restorations, re-lacquered
9 5/8in. (24.3cm.) long
IRAN, MID 19TH CENTURY
With rounded ends and sliding tray, the top and sides painted with interiors containing couples engaged in amorous activities, each keenly observed by an attendant, these scenes divided by portrait roundels whose subjects also appear to be observing the activities, the red underside and tray with simple gold floral sprays, the interior fitted with an enamelled copper inkwell cover similarly decorated to the top and sides of the pencase, slight restorations, re-lacquered
9 5/8in. (24.3cm.) long
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