Islamic ArtLacquerdated A.H. 1156/ A.D. 1743By 'Ali Ashraf
Artwork Details
| Title | Pen Box with Architectural Cartouches |
| Medium | Papier-mâché; painted, sprinkled with mica, and lacquered |
| Dimensions | Depth 1 1/4 in. (3.1 cm) L. 9 1/2 in. (24.1 cm) |
| Classification | Lacquer |
| Department | Islamic Art |
| Date | dated A.H. 1156/ A.D. 1743 |
| Credit Line | Purchase, Patti Cadby Birch Gift, funds from various donors, and Paul Anavian and Massoud Nader Gift, 2008 |
| Object Page | View at The Met |
Provenance
| City | Shiraz |
| Country | Iran |
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Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Object 456900