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Antique Persian Qajar Period Enameled Paper Mache Royal Pen Box

$4,250

£3,283.86

€3,796.45

CA$6,005.56

A$6,735.63

CHF 3,527.35

MX$81,844.50

NOK 44,791.39

SEK 42,465.39

DKK 28,338.55

About the Item

Dating from the early 19th century or Qajar period, this antique hand painted pen box is done in a series of bordered vignettes of Persian men and animals and a reclining Persian woman prominently displayed on the central panel of the top. The box opens and closes with a sliding door at one end and functions as intended.

Dimensions:
Height: 8.75 in (22.23 cm)Width: 1.5 in (3.81 cm)Depth: 1.5 in (3.81 cm)
Style:
Other (Of the Period)
Materials and Techniques:
Paper,Wood,Enameled,Hand-Painted
Place of Origin:
India
Period:
Early 19th Century
Date of Manufacture:
1820
Condition:
Wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses. There is some minor paint loss to some of the edges and sliding door as presented in the photos. The box appears to be constructed of wood with an enameled paper mache cover. Sliding door mechanism works properly.
Seller Location:
Hamilton, CA
Reference Number:
1stDibs: LU1355214180962

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