Pair of Antique Islamic Qajar Period Ottoman Persian Silver & Carnelian Boxes 1880 Sold Asociación Internacional de Críticos de

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29" tall X 24

The chair having a carved crest with a shell motif to the center flanked by a pair of finials

The base with a ground pontil mark

Finely decorated with enameled flowers

Pair of Antique Islamic Qajar Period Ottoman Persian Silver & Carnelian Boxes 1880 Sold Asociación Internacional de Críticos dePair of Antique Islamic Qajar Period Ottoman or Persian silver & carnelian Boxes, circa 1880. An unusual pair of antique Islamic Ottoman or Persian silver lidded boxes, circa 1880, each box being of conical shape and having a 'minaret' shaped finial to the lid, both boxes are finely engraved with Arabesque & leaping deer, interspersed with calligraphy. The bases have corresponding engraving and both the lids and bases are gem set with cabochon