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A Carved Wood Casket, Qajar Iran, 19th Century
H & H Gallery
for sale €6,435     $6,985
£5,500
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A Carved Wood Casket, Qajar Iran, 19th Century

19th century
For Sale by H & H Gallery
Description

Of rectangular form, the flat top with raised central panel depicts a seated Qajari women wearing a traditional clothes surrounded by flowers and birds design boarders and calligraphy, the sides deeply decorated with different scenes and calligraphy, the interior lined in green fabric.

Condition: Very Good

Dimensions: H: 10.5cm, W: 26.5cm, D: 17.5cm

Physical Dimensions
Height
10.5cm (4.13")
Width
26.5cm (10.43")
Depth
17.5cm (6.89")
Declaration

H & H Gallery has dated this Qajar Carved Wooden Casket to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA847438
Dealers Internal Reference
H1252
Description
Of rectangular form, the flat top with raised central panel depicts a seated Qajari women wearing a traditional clothes surrounded by flowers and birds design boarders and calligraphy, the sides deeply decorated with different scenes and calligraphy, the interior lined in green fabric.

Condition: Very Good

Dimensions: H: 10.5cm, W: 26.5cm, D: 17.5cm

Height
10.5cm (4.13")
Width
26.5cm (10.43")
Depth
17.5cm (6.89")
Date of Manufacture

H & H Gallery has dated this Qajar Carved Wooden Casket to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA847438
Dealers Internal Ref
H1252
H & H Gallery
H & H Gallery
Sellingantiques verified Since Nov 2020

European and islamic art

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A 19th-century rectangular Qajar Iranian carved wooden casket featuring relief depictions of architectural buildings, figures, and Persian calligraphy.
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Archive I A 19th-century rectangular Qajar Iranian carved wooden casket featuring relief depictions of architectural buildings, figures, and Persian calligraphy.

A Carved Wood Casket, Qajar Iran, 19th Century

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H & H Gallery

H & H Gallery
Telephone 020 8951 9319
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8 Chase Road
Unit 1
The Chase Centre
London
NW10 6QD
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H & H Gallery
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A 19th-century rectangular Qajar Iranian carved wooden casket featuring relief depictions of architectural buildings, figures, and Persian calligraphy.
A CARVED WOOD CASKET, QAJAR IRAN, 19TH CENTURY
Ref: SA847438
A 19th-century rectangular Qajar Iranian carved wooden casket featuring relief depictions of architectural buildings, figures, and Persian calligraphy.
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Qajar dynasty wooden objects from 19th-century Persia are renowned for detailed low and high-relief carving. Items frequently depict architectural views, human figures in historical attire, floral motifs, and bands of Persian calligraphic poetry.

Craftsmen typically utilised dense hardwoods such as pearwood, boxwood, or walnut, which allowed for precise, minute carving. The relief work was executed by hand using specialized chisels before being polished or treated with natural oils.

Authentic pieces feature crisp relief carving showing natural wear on raised edges, hand-cut joinery, and period-appropriate calligraphic styles. The timber displays an established patina and age-related shrinkage lines near joints.

An ornate carved box serves as a textural accent on a console table, sideboard, or bookshelf. Combining the wooden piece with clean-lined contemporary surfaces creates an engaging contrast between historical detail and modern minimalism.

Keep the wood in a stable environment away from direct heat sources and sunlight to prevent timber movement or splitting. Dust regularly using a soft brush to clear intricate carvings, avoiding liquid cleaners or abrasive polishes.
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