A Qajar pearwood comb and painted box, Persia, 19th Century

the comb carved with an inscription-filled cartouche to each side, the painted box of rectangular form with hinged lid, decorated in polychrome and gilt with floral sprays, mirror to interior of lid
the box 14.5 cm. x 8.5 x 2.5 cm.

Provenance
Private UK collection.

Inscriptions: the name of God and the Five Holy Ones, 'God, Muhammad, 'Ali, Fatimah, Hasan, Husayn'.

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