The Battle of Karnal, Iran qâjâr, 19th century Rectangular in size, painted and lacquered paper mache with a battle scene. Vegetal border of gold scrolls on a black background and inscriptions in red letters in the spandrels. In the upper part, an inscription of the name "Muhammad Shah Hindi" identifying the scene as a representation of the Battle of Karnal which confronted on February 24, 1739 the Shah of Iran Nader Shah and the Mughal emperor Muhammad Shah. 11.3 x 39 cm Cracks, chips, deformations, re-varnished set. The Battle of Karnal painted and lacquered papier mâché, Iran, 19th century