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Spectacles case made for an Indian Nawab (possibly Abdul Rahman Khan of Jhajjar)
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spectacles case
Asia: India, Delhi
1846
silver; velvet
overall: 25 x 129 x 41 mm
1999.1908
CASES
spectacles case
Asia: India, Delhi
1846
silver; velvet
overall: 25 x 129 x 41 mm
Silver case. Side-opening. Hinged. Persian lettering on upper side of lid. Inscription translating as "Nawab Mohamed Abdul-Rahman / Khan Bahadur, warrior // (These) spectacles belong (to) his excellency Asad-ud-dowla Mumtaz Al Mulk - 1846". Red velvet lining. Indian (Probably Delhi ?) Dated A.H. 1262. = 19th c. (1846).
1999.1908
BOA Purchase, 1937