Featured Persian? papier mache painted box

Hi folks

bought this nice hand painted box at local auction. prices were going sky high and this was one of the last and expected it to go high as well but thankfully for me it didn't really

https://www.easyliveauction.com/cat...8a6646f/homewares-and-interiors-sale-lot-817/

there is some wear to the top, but still think its a lovely box

thinking it is persian, but havent seen this kind of decoration before

not sure on age

any thoughts or info appreciated

 

Brilliant, thanks Inh, that does look the same type

 

Yeah right, certainly a lot going on !

 

I think those are Kashmiri.

 

Looks like a lot of mean and angry. Scary looking.

 

Someone should have waited until they were in a better mood before picking up their paint brush. So many different mythical creatures in Persian, Iranian mughal culture it's difficult to find these ones. Plus they are someone's own interpretation. I think these are some form of demons perhaps.

 

Nice box, and it could be antique. I like the Bosch-like creatures.
It looks Indian to me, and creatures from early Hindu mythology. There is Indian brassware with similar creatures, and I used to know where it was made, but can't remember.
Those tigers, monkeys, snakes and fish are all found in Indian Hindu art, but not usually associated with Persian art.

I don't see a link with Kashmir though, Kashmiri lacquer generally has Islamic Mughal images and floral motifs.
There are many other regional Indian lacquer styles.

 

That is your own interpretation. Since these same creatures are also found on brassware, I think it is a regional tradition.

 

Awesome thanks Aj, was thinking about doing a bit of touch up on the top, but if it has age i think i'll leave it be, suppose being papier mache its bound to have some areas of damage