A Qajar lacquer penbox (qalamdan) depicting the Holy Family, Persia, 19th Century
with rounded ends and sliding tray, decorated in polychrome and gilt with a central cartouche containing the Holy Family to the top, all on a ground of floral interlace, the sides with floral interlace, the base and sides of inner tray with floral sprays
23. cm. long
Provenance
Private UK collection.
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with rounded ends and sliding tray, decorated in polychrome and gilt with a central cartouche containing the Holy Family to the top, all on a ground of floral interlace, the sides with floral interlace, the base and sides of inner tray with floral sprays
23. cm. long
Provenance
Private UK collection.
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.