Persia
Connected to...
Brooch
Scissors (medical science)
Razor (medical science)
Tweezers (medical science)
Box (containers)
Opium container; lid (containers)
Opium container
Water pipe
Opium pipe
Blouse
Jacket
Skullcap
Pen and ink case
Pen and ink case
Seal (writing & printing)
Spoon (general & multipurpose)
Case (general & multipurpose); ink box
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))
Sword sheath (sheath (weapons: accessories)); sword (weapons: edged)
Waistcloth
Dagger (weapons: edged); dagger sheath (dagger (weapons: edged))
Syringe (medical science)
Hookah
Hand protector (agriculture & forestry)
Helmet (headwear (armour: body armour))
Bow (weapons: missiles & projectors)
Doll (pastimes: toys)
Playing card
Playing card
Playing card
Playing card
Playing card
Syringe (medical science)
Incense burner
Incense burner
Bowl (containers)
Bead
Bead
Boat model
Narghile
Candle lantern (lanterns (lighting devices))
Collection Information
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