Two mid-20th century Persian silver cigarette boxes, Isfahan circa 1950

Two mid-20th century Persian silver cigarette boxes, Isfahan circa 1950 Pahlavi dynasty. One of rectangular form, the other square upon short feet. The rectangular example with a push button release, the lid centred with a chased monabbat-kari decoration of peonies and foliage, otherwise all reserved with foliate scrolls and peonies, edge with a rosette band. The square example with chased tessellated mandala forms. The square example with partially obscured workshop mark and standard mark (??), the rectangular example unmarked. (2) Length – 15.6 cm / 6.15 inches Weight – 481 grams / 15.46 ozt

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