A 'Shirazi' wood chest, Persia, 19th Century

of rectangular form on four flat round feet, the wood body decorated with punched and pierced copper openwork mounts in foliate designs, set and framed with brass bosses and studs, the front with three drawers each with paired loop handles and monumental brass palmette lock, faceted loop handles to the sides, the hinged cover revealing internal compartment to interior

In overall good condition, some knicks to edges consistent with age and use, cover with one hairline crack to cover, as viewed.
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