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Kadjar Lacquered Paper Mache Box

$539.16
£401.37
€450
CA$738.52
A$821.40
CHF 428.91
MX$9,995.52
NOK 5,477.80
SEK 5,137.21
DKK 3,425.69
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About the Item

Beautiful lacquered paper mache box decorated with imaginary animals (that look like cats) and plant motifs. The box seems to take the shape of a vegetable or cucurbit / gourd. The paper mache (or boiled cardboard) is painted black (with dark blue highlights) and the patterns are engraved and enhanced with paint (gold, green, white). Iran, Kadjar Art, circa 1900.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 7.29 in (18.5 cm)Diameter: 7.88 in (20 cm)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1900
  • Condition:
  • Seller Location:
    Beuzevillette, FR
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU2663331987122

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