"Box, Tiger Hunt, Papier-mâché, Qajar, Iran, 19th Century. "
Qajar Dynasty, Iran, Superb and rare octagonal-shaped painted papier-mâché box, Very beautiful and rich decoration of a tiger hunt, The sides are decorated with typically Persian decorations, The corners, with representations of couples in quadrilobed medallions, The hinges and clasps in simple iron, The interior is painted in blue, Most certainly a wedding present, In used condition, wear visible on the photos but normal for an object due to its age, See photos, High quality Iranian work from the Qajar period, 19th century. Weight: 635 gr, Dimensions: Height: 7.5 cm, Length: 25 cm, Width: 19 cm.