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QAJAR IRAN, 19TH CENTURY
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A LARGE LACQUER PAPIER-MÂCHÉ PENBOX (QALAMDAN)
QAJAR IRAN, 19TH CENTURY
Of typical elongated form, with sliding tray, the polychrome decoration with grotesque figures smoking huqqas in the company of a Qajar youth in red tunic, within elongated cartouches, interspersed with a simple gilt floral spray on black ground
11 ¾in. (30cm.) long
QAJAR IRAN, 19TH CENTURY
Of typical elongated form, with sliding tray, the polychrome decoration with grotesque figures smoking huqqas in the company of a Qajar youth in red tunic, within elongated cartouches, interspersed with a simple gilt floral spray on black ground
11 ¾in. (30cm.) long
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