A set of ten lacquer panels depicting court scenes each set in an interior with the side open and pillared, the central opening arched and the two flanking with red curtains pulled up above, including the following scenes: a ruler with a bow, probably Bahram Gur, with an onager lying before him, its foot pinned to its ear, several courtiers attending; a princess holding hands with an elderly man with maid servants and two children in attendance; Anushir being entertained by a snake charmer; a young couple entertained by dancers and musicians; the remainder all with a seated ruler surrounded by courtiers, all framed, (some with light crackelure and flaking), Qajar Persia, 19th century - 31 x 39.5cm. See illustration for one (10)
A set of ten lacquer panels depicting court scenes each set in an interior with the side open and pillared, the central opening arched and the two flanking with red curtains pulled up above, including the following scenes: a ruler with a bow, probably Bahram Gur, with an onager lying before him, its foot pinned to its ear, several courtiers attending; a princess holding hands with an elderly man with maid servants and two children in attendance; Anushir being entertained by a snake charmer; a young couple entertained by dancers and musicians; the remainder all with a seated ruler surrounded by courtiers, all framed, (some with light crackelure and flaking), Qajar Persia, 19th century - 31 x 39.5cm. See illustration for one (10)
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