Pen Box with Architectural Cartouches
Object type: Pen box
Department: Islamic Art
Artist: 'Ali Ashraf
Artist bio: Iranian
Artist role: Artist
Artist nationality: Iranian
Date: dated A.H. 1156/1743–44 CE
Medium: Papier-maché; painted, sprinkled with mica, and lacquered
Dimensions: L. 9 1/2 in. (24.1 cm)
Depth. 1 1/4 in. (3.1 cm)

Classification: Lacquer
Geography: Attributed to Shiraz   Iran  
Credit line: Purchase, Patti Cadby Birch Gift, funds from various donors, and Paul Anavian and Massoud Nader Gift, 2008
Accession year: 2008
Tags: Flowers