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

WITH SIGNATURE OF MUHAMMAD HADI, LATE SAFAVID IRAN, DATED AH 1148/1736 AD

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A LARGE LACQUER PAPIER-MÂCHÉ PENBOX (QALAMDAN)
WITH SIGNATURE OF MUHAMMAD HADI, LATE SAFAVID IRAN, DATED AH 1148/1736 AD
Of elongated rectangular form, the slightly raised lid and sides with gilt floral motifs reserved on black field, the cusped medallions reserved on green ground, the borders with floriated scrolling tendrils
10 ½in. (26.5cm.) long
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