A Persian painted writing case(qalamdan),end of the 19th lacquered case made from papier-mâché displaying mystic figures framed by gold on all sides,finely painted in three cartouches on the lid enscribed with "Mawlana","Jalal al Din Rumi" and "Nur Alishah".With finely painted golden tendrils against a black background on the drawer fitted with a three-piece silver inkwell and accessories: iron scissors signed "ABBAS",a bronze spoon to refill ink,as well as one quill knife and one paper knife,each with a horn,Additional-Rights-Clearences-Not Available

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