A Qajar lacquer penbox (qalamdan) Persia, late 19th/ early 20th Century with rounded ends and sliding tray, decorated in polychrome and gilt with cartouches filled variously with female youths and pairs of animals, all on a ground of floral and foliate interlace, the base and sides decorated ensuite, old collection label to interior inscribed in Persian 23 cm. long 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. Lot to be sold without reserve. 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