A large Qajar lacquer papier-mâché box depicting Fath 'Ali Shah enthroned Persia, 19th Century of rectangular form on four feet, the lid with curved sides, decorated in polychrome and gilt with Fath 'Ali Shah on the Peacock Throne encircled by courtiers and his sons to the lid, surrounded by a series of cartouches with European figures, the sides and interior of lid with courtly hunting scenes, the base with gilt floral sprays on red ground 42.2 x 29.6 x 20.3 cm. Footnotes: Important Notice to Buyers Some countries, e.g., the US, prohibit or restrict the purchase by its citizens (wherever located) and/or the import of certain types of works of particular origins. As a convenience to buyers, Bonhams has marked with the symbol R all lots of Iranian (Persian), Syrian or Afghan origin. It is each buyer's responsibility to ensure that they do not bid on or import a lot in contravention of the sanctions or trade embargoes that apply to them. This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: R R This lot is subject to import restrictions when shipped to the United States. For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com For further information about this lot please visit the lot listing