IRAN QAJAR, 19th century Two painted and lacquered papier-mâché manuscript binding covers, one decorated with the episode of King Khosrow and Chirine at the bath, the other with the episode of King Bahram Gur succeeding in piercing an evening primrose with an arrow through the leg and ear in front of Azadeh. Floral mandorla and stems on a red background on the inside. H. 20 cm - W. 13 cm LS Holes, wear, chips and minor lifting, the two plates unbound.