A large Qajar lacquer book cover depicting the young Nasr al-Din Shah Qajar riding with an extensive retinue Persia, circa 1860 gouache and gold on a lacquer papier-mâché panel, the central panel with the Shah on horseback surrounded by courtiers and noblemen, inscription-filled cartouches to border interspersed with flowerheads 30.5 x 45.2 cm. Footnotes: Provenance Christie's, Asian Art and Indian and Islamic Art, 13th October 2006, lot 4024. Inscriptions: undeciphered. 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