A QAJAR LACQUERED PAPIER-MÂCHÉ PEN CASE (QALAMDAN) Iran, mid to late 19th century
A QAJAR LACQUERED PAPIER-MÂCHÉ PEN CASE (QALAMDAN)
Iran, mid to late 19th century
With rounded ends and sliding tray, lacquered and heightened in gold, the top and sides with a maroon ground finely decorated in gold with scrolling foliage and lotus flowerheads, the inner tray with golden lotus flower sprays against a black ground, the underside with an interlocking trellis of lotus flowers and rosettes, 22.5cm x 4cm x 3.5cm.
22.5cm x 4cm x 3.5cm
Estimated at £600 - £800
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A QAJAR LACQUERED PAPIER-MÂCHÉ PEN CASE (QALAMDAN)
Iran, mid to late 19th century
With rounded ends and sliding tray, lacquered and heightened in gold, the top and sides with a maroon ground finely decorated in gold with scrolling foliage and lotus flowerheads, the inner tray with golden lotus flower sprays against a black ground, the underside with an interlocking trellis of lotus flowers and rosettes, 22.5cm x 4cm x 3.5cm.
22.5cm x 4cm x 3.5cm
Estimated at £600 - £800
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