A Qajar lacquer penbox (qalamdan) depicting Christian scenes Persia, 19th...
A Qajar lacquer penbox (qalamdan) depicting Christian scenes
Persia, 19th Century
with rounded ends and sliding tray, decorated in polychrome and gilt with cartouches depicting Christian scenes including Mary with the infant Jesus, the base of the penbox and sides of inner tray with scrolling foliate interlace
23.3 cm. long
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A Qajar lacquer penbox (qalamdan) depicting Christian scenes
Persia, 19th Century
with rounded ends and sliding tray, decorated in polychrome and gilt with cartouches depicting Christian scenes including Mary with the infant Jesus, the base of the penbox and sides of inner tray with scrolling foliate interlace
23.3 cm. long
Important Notice to Buyers
Some countries e.g., the US, prohibit or restrict the purchase by its citizens (wherever located) and/or the import of certain types of Iranian-origin works. As a convenience to buyers, Bonhams has marked with the symbol R all lots of Iranian (Persian) origin. It is each buyer's responsibility to ensure that they do not bid or import a lot in contravention of the sanctions or trade embargoes that apply to them.
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