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Pen and Ink Box (lid)

1667–98

Iran, probably Isfahan, Safavid period

(1501–1722)
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Medium
Varnished lacquer and opaque watercolor over papier-mâché, ink, and copper alloy
Measurements
Overall: 3.6 x 22.3 x 4.2 cm (1 7/16 x 8 3/4 x 1 5/8 in.)
Credit Line
Bequest of James Parmelee 1940.689.b
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Location
Not on view
Print
A horizontally oriented lacquer and watercolor box lid depicts miniature landscapes in warm browns and muted reds. On the side, a small building and spindly trees sit among large, interspersed floral blossoms. A deep notch is cut into the lower left edge of the rounded, varnished form. The composition blends delicate scenery with decorative botanicals, creating a narrative flow across the glossy, tan colored surface.

Pen and Ink Box (lid)

1667–98

Iran, probably Isfahan, Safavid period (1501–1722)

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