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English: A set of portable merchant's weights and scales in a painted lacquer box, the lid depicting Fath 'Ali Shah Qajar enthroned with courtiers

Persia, 19th Century

rectangular, the interior containing two sets of steel balances and brass pans, twelve weights of various sizes, all in fitted compartments, the interior painted in colours and gold depicting birds amidst foliage, the exterior lid with a scene depicting Fath 'Ali Shah Qajar with a floral border, the sides with further floral sprays 19 x 32 x 6 cm. Saleroom notices

Please note the scales are stamped 'Hashim'.
Date 19th century
date QS:P,+1850-00-00T00:00:00Z/7
Source https://www.bonhams.com/auction/24624/lot/64/a-set-of-portable-merchants-weights-and-scales-in-a-painted-lacquer-box-the-lid-depicting-fath-ali-shah-qajar-enthroned-with-courtiers-persia-19th-century/
Author Bonhams

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