Vintage Hand Painted Persian Lacquer Papier Mache Box

Description

View Vintage Hand Painted Persian Lacquer Papier Mache Box with current marketplace pricing, condition, product images and item details. Vintage Persian Qajar lacquered papier-mache box or pen box Oval shape Measures approximately 7" x 5" x 2.25" Hand painted royal court scene featuring king on a throne and surrounding officials on lid Lower portion of box base features painted depictions of deer amidst vegetation This scene is characteristic of Qajar art from 19th or early 20th century Translation of Farsi text around lid "May his majesty's reign be eternal" Some small dings around edge of lid as seen in photographs Condition: Used. Category: Collectibles › Decorative Collectibles › Boxes, Jars & Tins.

Type

Trinket Box

Shape

Oval

Color

Multicolor

Material

Papier Mache

Finish

Lacquered

Subject

Royal Court Scene