Qalamdan pencil box with figures, Iran qâjâr, 19th century An oblong papier-mâché pen box with painted, gilded and lacquered decoration depicting three scenes in cartouches on the top: in the center, a woman addresses an elderly, naked man in the presence of two people, and on the sides, two women in discussion in a landscape. On the sides of the pen tray, architectural landscapes alternate with portraits in medallions. Length: 22 cm Chips, end of outer case restored, pencil box refinished.