A large Qajar lacquer papier-mâché box depicting Fath 'Ali Shah and scenes from Yusuf and Zulaykha Persia, 19th Century of rectangular form on four feet, the lid with curved sides, decorated in polychrome and gilt with Fath 'Ali Shah, his sons and courtiers on a hunting expedition to the sides and lid, the lid interspersed with a series of cartouches with figures, interior of lid with scenes from Jami's Yusuf and Zulaykha, the base with black floral sprays on red ground 42.5 x 29.8 x 21 cm. Footnotes: Provenance Formerly in a Private Swiss collection, acquired in the 1980s. 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. Lot to be sold without reserve. This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: † R † VAT at the prevailing rate on Hammer Price and Buyer's Premium. 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