Painted Papier-mache Lacquer Box

Painted Papier-mache Lacquer Box, India or Persia, 19th century, hexagonal form with stepped cover, the sides and cover decorated with scenes depicting courtiers, women with children, and sages, the shoulders with thuluth and nastaliq calligraphy in gilt, all bordered with gilt scrolling florals, 7 1/4 x 11 3/4 x 9 in.
Estimate $1,200-1,500

Damage and losses to base rim, particularly on one side.

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