Vanity Box. Artist: Muhammad Baqir (Iranian, active 1735-90). Dimensions: H: 13.8 in (35 cm) x W: 9.4 in (24 cm) x Depth: 1.4 in (3.5 cm). Date: A.H. 1204/A.D. 1789.This superbly painted lacquer vanity box consists of a rectangular frame with a drawer and a removable lid covering a mirror. The drawer is intended to hold the dressing set; it has compartments for a variety of implements such as a scissors, tweezers, and a comb. The outer surfaces of the case are covered with sensitively rendered bird and flower (gul-u-bul-bul) painting while the inner surface of the lid features a lively feasting scene, or bazm, that epitomizes the lyricism of Zand painting at its height. A prince and his lover sit on a verandah surrounded by courtiers and musicians, who serve them wine and refreshments and provide entertainment. Museum: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA.

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Vanity Box. Artist: Muhammad Baqir (Iranian, active 1735-90). Dimensions: H: 13.8 in (35 cm) x W: 9.4 in (24 cm) x Depth: 1.4 in (3.5 cm). Date: A.H. 1204/A.D. 1789.This superbly painted lacquer vanity box consists of a rectangular frame with a drawer and a removable lid covering a mirror. The drawer is intended to hold the dressing set; it has compartments for a variety of implements such as a scissors, tweezers, and a comb. The outer surfaces of the case are covered with sensitively rendered bird and flower (gul-u-bul-bul) painting while the inner surface of the lid features a lively feasting scene, or bazm, that epitomizes the lyricism of Zand painting at its height. A prince and his lover sit on a verandah surrounded by courtiers and musicians, who serve them wine and refreshments and provide entertainment. Museum: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA.

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