A late 20^th century Iranian (Persian) silver cigarette box, Isfahan circa 1970

of square form raised on four bracket feet. The hinged lid with a cavetto edge, the top with deep chased monabbat-kari decoration of birds among foliage and peonies (golo morph), bordered with stamped rosettes. The sides with engraved ghalam zani peony cartouches and arabesques. Marked underneath with standard mark (۸۴), circular retailers mark possibly reading Nasro Ais Hasuri, and a further unidentified mark.

Length – 10.2 cm / 4 inches

Weight – 293 grams / 9.42 ozt