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Mirror case

Description

Rectangular mirror case of wood with silver hinges, carved on front and back with birds and flowers in low relief, inside of cover decorated with painted flowers and border inscriptions: Middle East, Iran, 18th century

Museum reference

A.1900.282

Collection

World Culture

Object name

Mirror case

Production information

Iran, West Asia

Date

18th century

Materials

Wood, Silver

Physical description

Wood with silver hinges; carved on front and back with birds and flowers in low relief

Exhibitions

  • Inspired by Nature (08 Feb 2019)
    National Museum of Scotland

  • Inspired by Nature (29 Jul 2011 - 2018)
    National Museum of Scotland

On display

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