*A SMALL QAJAR LACQUERED PAPIER-MÂCHÉ PEN CASE (QALAMDAN) PROPERTY FROM AN IMPORTANT EUROPEAN PRIVATE COLLECTION Iran, 19th century With rounded ends and sliding tray, polychrome-painted over a gold-sprinkled black ground, finely worked in the style of Abu Taleb with lobed cartouches containing trellis decorations, the base with gilt diagonal stripes against scrolling floral motifs, the sides in red, gilt with patterns echoing the exterior, 18.5cm x 2.7cm x 3cm.