Qalamdan pencil box painted with the portrait of Fath 'Ali Shah Qâjâr, Iran qâjâr, dated 1843 Large oblong papier-mâché pen box with painted and lacquered decoration. On the cover, a portrait of Fath 'Ali Shah Qâjâr seated on a throne in a landscape, with a servant bringing him food. His name is captioned in red and accompanied by the date 1260 H / 1843. On the sides of the pen box, several hunting scenes. 28.1 x 6.1 x 4.1 cm Reverted pencil box, numerous chips. Fath 'Ali Shah Qâjâr was the second ruler of the Qâjâr dynasty. He reigned from 1797 until his death in 1834, leaving a strong artistic and political mark on his country.