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Antique Qajar Period Persian Papier Machê Snuff Box Depicting Chovgan or Polo
About the Item
A fine antique Persian papier machê snuff box.
Consisting of a lacquered papier machê with decoration to the lid and all 4 sides.
The lid of the box depicts numerous men on horseback playing Chovgan or Polo.
The front of the box shows a boy and a woman, a bird amongst branches, and floral devices.
Simply a great piece of Persian papier machê!
Date:
Early 20th Century or earlier
Overall condition:
It is in overall, good, as-pictured used estate condition.
Condition Details:
There is crazing and craquelure throughout the papier machê, there are some minor losses to the hinges that give the lid a small amount of wiggle, and the interior of the box has some minor losses to the finish. Otherwise, there are some fine and light surface scratches and other signs of light wear consistent with age.
Measurements:
Width ca. 4 1/4 in.
Height ca. 1 1/4 in.
Depth ca. 2 3/4 in.
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- Dimensions:Height: 1.25 in (3.18 cm)Width: 4.25 in (10.8 cm)Depth: 2.75 in (6.99 cm)
- Style:Islamic (Of the Period)
- Materials and Techniques:
- Place of Origin:
- Period:
- Date of Manufacture:Early 20th Century or Earlier
- Condition:Minor losses. See description for condition details.
- Seller Location:Philadelphia, PA
- Reference Number:Seller: DSA INV XX101stDibs: LU161029849453
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