SET OF TWO "QALAMDAN" QÂJÂR PEN BOXES Oblong cases with rounded ends and slightly domed tops, made of papier-mâché painted in polychrome, gilded and lacquered. The first is decorated with a central medallion of the Virgin and Child surrounded by Joseph and angels, and two pairs of nightingales standing on branches of roses and wild roses; the second, decorated with poly-lobed cartouches with fine decorations of nightingales on hazel and rose branches on a black background. The bases and sides of the inner compartments with floral decoration of blossoming flowers and gilded serrated leaves on a red background. (Minor chips). Iran, late 19th century. TWO POLYCHROME LACQUER PAPIER MÂCHÉ PEN CASES (QALAMDAN), IRAN, LATE 19TH CENTURY. LONG. 20,5 CM (8 1/16 IN.) - 23 CM (9 1/16 IN.)