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    Qajar period lacquered and lithographed antique pencase

    £1,200

    This rare qalamdan (pencase) features a stunning array of intricate narrative detail and is a unique example of Qajar period craftsmanship.

     

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    Description

    The wooden pencase is of typical form for the Persian Qajar period (1785-1925), which is known as a time of great artistic innovation. It is wooden and has rounded ends and a sliding tray which opens to reveal the interior, decorated on the exterior with lacquered depictions of figures and trees.

    Details

    Country of Origin
    Persian
    Date of Manufacture
    19th Century
    Period
    19th Century
    Style
    Persian interest
    Material
    Lacquer, Wood
    Colour
    Brown

    Dimensions

    Height
    3.5 cm / 1.2 inches
    Width
    23 cm / 9.1 inches
    Depth
    4 cm / 1.6 inches

    Reference:
    14820

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