Antique 19th C. Qajar Iran Persian Kalamkar Block Print Tobacco Pouch Shah

Qajar Iran Persian Kalamkar Block Print Cotton Tobacco Pouch with Qajar Shah Portrait. Age: Qajar Late 19th C.

- approximately 1880's / 1890's. Condition: Very Good (as pictured). Size: 8" x 5" at widest points. Blotchy multi-colored block print featuring a late 19th century Qajar Shah portrait surrounded by geometric and floral motifs on a Boteh paisley shaped white handwoven cotton bag. The graphic representation of the Qajar Shah attests to the age of the piece, as contemporary Persian art does not typically feature portraits.

A unique specimen for the collector of Iranian art, Persian art, or. The item "Antique 19th C. Qajar Iran Persian Kalamkar Block Print Tobacco Pouch Shah" is in sale since Thursday, May 16, 2013. This item is in the category "Antiques\Asian Antiques\Middle East". The seller is "ochonegro" and is located in San Francisco, California. This item can be shipped worldwide.

• Type: Kimonos, Robes & Textiles
• Primary Material: Silk & Fabric
• Age: 1850-1899
• Region of Origin: Middle East
• Original/Reproduction: Original