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Plumier d'époque Zand - Qalamdan
Iran, 2nd half 18th century Rectangular box in painted and lacquered papier-mâché, decorated in polychrome and gold with various scenes. The left side of the lid is painted with a "Shirin at the bath", while the right side depicts a visit to a religious leader (mullah) recognizable by his white turban. The lower part of the case is decorated with rural landscapes animated by a few men. Condition: some restorations. 4.4 x 25.5 cm A lacquered papier-mâché pen-box painted with Shirin and a mollah, Zand period, 2nd part of 18th century A pen-box from the same workshop appeared in the Artcurial sale, December 17, 2015, n°229
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