Mirror case with gul-o bulbul decoration and portrait of 'Ali, Iran qâjâr, late 19th century Rectangular format with flying lid, made of papier-mâché with painted and lacquered decoration of poetic gul-o-bulbul compositions on a gold powdered background, of couples of nightingales posed on stems of rosebushes and rosebushes, above a blooming iris, a butterfly gathering flowers around. On the back of the lid, a medallion on a floral background painted with the portrait of 'Ali kneeling, his zulfikar in his hand, his face nimbed and framed by two cherubs. 22,8 x 14,6 cm Reglazed, some chips and retouching, mirror replaced late, zulfikar saber repainted. A Qajar lacquer mirror case with gul-o bulbul design and Ali's portrait, Iran, late 19th century Mr. Boroumand's lacquer collection