A Zand lacquered papier mache mirror case, Iran, signed (undeciphered) and dated 12(?)42AH/1826/27 on the lacquer and 1272AH/1855-56AD on the border
1826 - 1827
with maker's seal visible to inner cover, of rectangular form, the front and back covers with gold sprinkle decoration within a border of repeating gold leaves on a black ground, the interior lid with a Christian scene of Mary and child presented with a gift of flowers under blossoming trees, within borders of nasta'liq cartouches, mirror intact