Qajar Pen-Case

I took this picture on my visit to Malek Museum few years ago. I sill have the same cheap camera, so the quality of the photo is not too great. This is a pen-case, in which Persians stored their pens. It normally was crafted with colorful images. Most later versions were influenced by the European visual art at we could see on this item. This particular one is perhaps made in 18th or 19th century. There are many similar items which come from Qajar Dynasty.