Pen Box with Architectural Cartouches, Ali Ashraf, dated 1156/ 1743

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Pen Box with Architectural Cartouches, dated 1156/ 1743, Attributed to Iran, Shiraz, Papier-mâché; painted, sprinkled with mica, and lacquered, Depth 1 1/4 in. ( cm), Lacquer, Ali Ashraf, During the 18th and 19th centuries, Iran witnessed a proliferation in the production of lacquer objects. Regarded as desirable possessions and status symbols, painted lacquerwares were commissioned by royal and elite patrons, sold commercially and exported abroad in quantity

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Size: 5200px × 3894px
Photo credit: © Artokoloro / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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