Publication Date
The thirteenth century AH / nineteenth century AD
Publication Place
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Los Angeles County Museum of Art
Subject
Wood, walker paper
Type
Other
Language
Undetermined
Digital
Yes
Manuscript
No
Physical Dimensions
22.8 × 37.2 × 25 سم
Library
Museum With No Frontiers
Library Asset ID
M.73.5.373
Record ID
object;EPM;us;Mus21;28;ar
Library Location
Los Angeles County Museum of Art
Date
The thirteenth century AH / nineteenth century AD
Notes
From the 5th century onwards, lacquer pieces - including bookbindings, pen cases and cases - such as this one - gained popularity in Iran, reaching their peak in the 19th century. They are made of papier maché, and sometimes of wood, and pieces of lacquer. They are decorated with small drawings of common shapes, such as flower patterns, birds, and royal scenes, before being varnished, which protects the drawings and adds a pleasing amber glow. This box is decorated with beautifully drawn animal scenes dating back to the beginnings of paintings in Persian manuscripts. The lid depicts an archer with the central figure aiming his bow at the nape, which ends with the head of a dragon. This image has been known for a long time in Iran.
Sample Text
"Case / Box" withinExplore Islamic Art Collections. Museum Without Borders, 2026. https://islamicart.museumwnf.org/database_item.php?id=object;EPM;us;Mus21;28;ar
