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Pen Box (Qalamdan)

Qajar dynasty (1796–1925), 19th century
Painted and lacquered papier-mâché
20 × 3 cm (7.9 × 1.2 in)

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In the collection of Art Institute of Chicago, Chicago · as of July 2026

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