mirror; painting

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Object Type: mirror; painting
Museum number: 1967,0718.1
Description: Mirror made of engraved and gold damascened steel, with gold inlay and inscription on front (and cardboard). Painting set inside the mirror, with a seated prince (resembling Nasir al-din Shah?), also inscribed.
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Production date: 1850 (circa)
Production place: Made in: Iran
Materials: steel; gold; cardboard
Technique: engraved; inlaid; damascened; painted
Dimensions: Height: 59 centimetres; Width: 29 centimetres (max)
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Location: On display (G43/dc1)
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Acquisition date: 1967
Department: Middle East
Registration number: 1967,0718.1
Conservation: Treatment: 12 Oct 1988; Treatment: 17 Feb 2004

Free entry