Lacquer Mirror Case, Painting by Fathallah Shirazi, dated 1295/ 1878

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Lacquer Mirror Case, dated 1295/ 1878, Made in Iran, Papier-maché; painted, gilded, and lacquered, 2 1/2 x 6 1/16 x 3 1/2 in. ( x x cm), Lacquer, Painting by Fathallah Shirazi (Iranian, active 1850s–80s), The exquisitely painted mirror case has a tan ground covered with a graceful gold grapevine scroll over which the main design has been painted in delicate shades of black. The artist, Fathallah Shirazi, has signed his name and given the date (1295/1878) on one side of the case

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Size: 4370px × 3382px
Photo credit: © Artokoloro / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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