Tuesday, February 5, 2013

Three Qajar Lacquer Papier-Mâché Qalamdans

Pencases
Era: Qajar Period, Persia
Date: 19th Century
Size: largest 22.2 cm long
Sold by Christie's auction
Source: [1]
قلمدانهای دوره قاجار - حراجی کریستی
Each items has a rounded ends and sliding tray, the first depicting the Holy Family with pastoral scenes to either side; the second depicting interior scenes of a court with musicians; and the third with women serving wine and few other portraits.