A LACQUER PAPIER-MÂCHÉ PENBOX (QALAMDAN)
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A LACQUER PAPIER-MÂCHÉ PENBOX (QALAMDAN)

QAJAR IRAN, 19TH CENTURY

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A LACQUER PAPIER-MÂCHÉ PENBOX (QALAMDAN)
QAJAR IRAN, 19TH CENTURY
Of rectangular form with slightly convex lid, the polychrome painted decoration depicting Fath'Ali Shah enthroned surrounded by courtiers, the sides with encampment scenes, the base with intricate gold floral scroll on red ground
11in. (28cm.) long
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