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Middle Eastern Miniature Painting on Shell

About the Item

Hand Painted Asian Persian miniature painting on a sea oyster shell. Middle Eastern Moorish design miniature painting on shell, very fine and colorful painting of men on horses playing polo. Persian miniature painting on mother of pearl shell depicting a Polo match Beautiful piece of Islamic Art. Museum collector piece like this are featured in Doris Duke Islamic Art Museum. Dimensions: Frame 6" x 6. 26". Minor imperfections as shown.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 6 in (15.24 cm)Width: 6.25 in (15.88 cm)Depth: 1 in (2.54 cm)
  • Style:
    Moorish (In the Style Of)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1950
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses. one small loss on top see picturs.
  • Seller Location:
    North Hollywood, CA
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: MSH221stDibs: LU906826941822
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