A MID-20TH CENTURY PERSIAN SILVER CIGARETTE BOX, ISFAHAN, CI...

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A MID-20TH CENTURY PERSIAN SILVER CIGARETTE BOX, ISFAHAN, CIRCA 1960
PAHLAVI DYNASTY
Of elegant square form, raised on bracket feet, the hinged lid finely decorated in monabbat-kari technique with a composition of trailing peonies and long-tailed birds in flight; the sides adorned with intricate arabesques interspersed with peony motifs, showcasing the mastery of Isfahan silverwork,
marked to the interior of the lid with the town mark for Farghandane work of Isfahan and standard mark (۸۴).

Length – 14.2 cm / 5.55 inches
Weight – 519 grams / 16.69 ozt