A QAJAR PAPIER MACHE POLYCHROME LACQUER QALAMDAN with rounded ends and sliding tray, the dark top and sides painted with sprigs of flowering plum blossom, rose sprays and perching birds, the top signed and dated 'Muhammad Sani' Humayun' AH 1317 (1899-1900 AD), the red base and tray with meandering gold palmette vine, late 19th century (very slight restoration, re-lacquered)