Persia
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Brooch

Seal (writing & printing)

Seal (writing & printing)

Seal (writing & printing)

Seal (writing & printing)

Seal (writing & printing)

Seal (writing & printing)

Seal (writing & printing)

Seal (writing & printing)

Seal (writing & printing)

Seal (writing & printing)

Sword; sword sheath (sheath (weapons: accessories))

Playing card

Playing card

Playing card

Playing card

Playing card
Bead

Seal (writing & printing)

Seal (writing & printing)

Seal (writing & printing)

Seal (writing & printing)

Seal (writing & printing)

Seal (writing & printing)

Seal (writing & printing)

Waistcloth

Doll (pastimes: toys)

Scissors (medical science)
Blouse

Jacket

Skullcap

Spoon (general & multipurpose)

Case (general & multipurpose); ink box
Bead

Boat model

Syringe (medical science)

Narghile

Tweezers (medical science)

Opium container; lid (containers)

Opium container

Water pipe

Syringe (medical science)

Hookah

Incense burner

Incense burner
Sword sheath (sheath (weapons: accessories)); sword (weapons: edged)

Dagger (weapons: edged); dagger sheath (dagger (weapons: edged))

Bowl (containers)
Pen and ink case
Pen and ink case
Collection Information
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