Artists' ToolsPersian20th century

Lacquer Pen Box

1901

Classification

Artists' Tools

Medium

Lacquered papier maché, watercolor and gold

Culture

Persian

Period

Qajar period

Century

20th century

Division

Asian and Mediterranean Art

Department

Department of Islamic & Later Indian Art

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