Qajar Lacquered Wood Mirror Case

Description:

Qajar Lacquered Wood Mirror Case, Persia, 19th century, the exterior of the hinged doors finely painted with birds amidst floral and foliate sprays, the interior with a young woman and her suitor on either panel, enclosing a mirror with reverse-painted glass borders, 23 x 17 in.
Estimate $300-500

Damage to the mirror and reverse glass painting, damages in other places, loss to the painted lacquered surface