A PAIR OF SILVER BOXES WITH REPOUSSÉ LIDS
Iran, late 19th century

Of rectangular shape, the hinged lids worked with ancient motives, one with tribute-bearing emissaries before an enthroned king, and the other with King Bahram Gur impressing Azadeh with his hunting skills, the border and sides engraved with bands of birds amidst floral scrolls, lobed cartouches with scenes of wine and music, the borders of the bases engraved with the same teeming band of birds and flowers, 5.5cm x 16cm x 8.1cm, 385gr. and 398gr.