A LACQUER MIRROR CASE AND A WATERCOLOUR OF IMAMS 'ALI, HASAN AND HUSAYN, PERSIA, QAJAR, 19TH CENTURY |

the lacquered papier-maché mirror case of rectangular form, with two sliding covers, decorated throught with interlacing scrolls and calligraphies, offered with a watercolour of Imam ‘Ali, and the Imams Hasan and Husayn

In very good condition, minor crackeleaure on the surface but the design bright; remaining of labels affecting the mirror, the painting in very good condition with only minor smudges, as viewed.
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."

inscriptions: On the covers: Qur’an, surah al-Baqarah (II), vv.255-6; the Prophet’s physical characteristics (shama’il) in Arabic with their interlinear Persian translations in red; surah al-Ikhlas (CXII).