A Qajar lacquer penbox (qalamdan) depicting the story of Bahram Gur in the seven pavilions Persia, 19th CenturyA Qajar lacquer penbox (qalamdan) depicting the story of Bahram Gur in the seven pavilions Persia, 19th Centurywith rounded ends and sliding tray, decorated in polychrome and gilt with seven cartouches depicting scenes from the story of Bahram Gur in the seven pavilions, the cartouches to the sides interspaced by roundels containing portraits of maidens, all on a ground of foliate interlace, the base and sides of inner tray with foliate interlace 22.5 cm. longInscriptions: two couplets from Nizami's Haft Paykar.Important Notice to BuyersSome countries e.g., the US, prohibit or restrict the purchase by its citizens (wherever located) and/or the import of certain types of Iranian-origin works. As a convenience to buyers, Bonhams has marked with the symbol R all lots of Iranian (Persian) origin. It is each buyer's responsibility to ensure that they do not bid or import a lot in contravention of the sanctions or trade embargoes that apply to them.