There’s something captivating about holding a tiny piece of Persian art in your hand. This beautiful early 20th-century Persian enamel cigarette case, likely made in Isfahan between 1900 and 1930, is decorated with remarkable hand-painted detail. One side features a charming Persian miniature scene, with mounted riders moving through a stylized landscape, while the reverse reveals the enchanting Gol-o-Bolbol, or flower and nightingale, surrounded by richly colored enamel decoration.
The nightingale and flower carry a deeper meaning in Persian poetry and art. The nightingale represents longing and devotion, while the flower symbolizes beauty and desire. Created using minakari, the Persian art of painting enamel onto metal and firing it in layers, the case has a luminous, jewel-like surface. Originally made as a personal accessory for cigarettes, calling cards, or papers, it would now make a fascinating display piece or collectible decorative box. Presented by Atelier85, this is one of those antiques where the closer you look, the more you discover.
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