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TITLE OF WORK: Daytime scene in a Zenana, or harem. Two lovers are shown before attendants, musicians and a dancer. Book cover with painted illustrations on both sides

TYPE OF WORK: Painting, lacquered papier mâché, cardboard

DATE: 1815

DATE DETAILS: approx.

COMMENTS: Book cover with painted illustrations on both sides. Outside vertical illustration depicts a daytime scene in a Zenana, or harem. Two lovers are shown before attendants, musicians and a dancer. A tray

LOCALITY OF REFERENCE: Persia, Iran, Qajar

DANCE FORM: acrobatic, solo, bending backwards