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Vintage Persian Micro Mosaic Chess Game Box

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Vintage Persian Micro Mosaic Chess Game Box. Intricately inlaid handcrafted Persian styled chess game board box. Handcrafted beautiful Middle Eastern Moorish style Khatam chess board covered with very delicate micro mosaic marquetry from the ancient Persian technique of inlaying from arrangements of so many delicate pieces of wood, precious wood, and delicate miniatures paintings. Hand-crafted Persian Khatam wooden chess and backgammon board decorated with Khatam Inlaid Art hand painted ancient Persian Miniatures. The mosaic chess game box with amazing craftsmanship and intricate mosaic marquetry makes it a true work of art. This beautiful board box makes it an attractive object to display in your home. Handcrafted in the Middle East this checker chess game box. Board measure when closed:2 in. H x 11.5 in x 6 in. Board measure when open : 1 in. H x 12 in x 12 in. Circa: 1950- 1960. Middle Eastern Arabian Islamic micro mosaic Moorish style chess board game and bone chess pieces.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 2 in (5.08 cm)Width: 11.5 in (29.21 cm)Depth: 6 in (15.24 cm)
  • Style:
    Islamic (In the Style Of)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
    Turkey
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1950
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Good Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    North Hollywood, CA
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: PCB3241stDibs: LU906839007272
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