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Collections

Pen BoxMid-19th century

Not on view
Elongated oval pen case or étui with gold trim, covered in dark amber lacquer decorated with a continuous frieze of pale-skinned figures in a landscape
Elongated lacquered pen case with black ground decorated in gold scrolling floral and leaf motifs, framed by a gilded border; a paper label reading 'MADE IN PERSIA' is affixed at right.
Lacquered pen tray with gilt edges, decorated along its length with a red and black scenic frieze depicting reclining and seated figures, animals, and architectural elements in a pastoral setting.
Elongated rectangular box with gold-edged border, decorated along the lid with finely painted reddish-brown figural scenes depicting figures, trees, and architectural elements in a continuous landscape composition.
Title
Pen Box
Place Made
Iran
Date Made
Mid-19th century
Medium
Papier mache, lacquer
Dimensions
Height: 1 5/8 in. (4.13 cm); Length: 9 in. (22.86 cm)
Credit Line
Mr. and Mrs. Allan C. Balch Collection
Accession Number
M.45.3.444
Classification
Lacquer
Collecting Area
Art of the Middle East: Islamic