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Middle Eastern Persian Khatam Trinket Box with Miniature Art Painting 1950s

$195
£149.74
€171.78
CA$274
A$306.86
CHF 160.11
MX$3,748.17
NOK 2,037.12
SEK 1,920.23
DKK 1,281.95

About the Item

Vintage Middle Eastern Persian Khatam Trinket Box with Miniature Art Painting. This hand-painted, lacquered wooden box features Moorish micro mosaic marquetry, perfect for holding small trinkets. The vintage marquetry, a blend of wood inlay and micro mosaic, showcases a finely handcrafted Khatam Persian scene. This scene is delicately inlaid using the ancient Persian technique, arranging numerous fine wood pieces to create intricate mosaic marquetry. The beautiful Trinket Box is adorned with Vintage Middle Eastern Khatam Art Miniature Painting. The beautiful Moorish box is enveloped in fine micro mosaic marquetry, with the top graced by a miniature painting. This Middle Eastern handcrafted decorative box, with its rectangular shape, displays a harmonious combination of wood inlay, micro mosaic marquetry, and a miniature hand-painted scene. The khatam wooden box is a testament to the delicate artistry of the ancient Persian technique, showcasing the meticulous arrangement of precious wood pieces, the inside is lined with red velvet. Dimensions Height: 3 in. Width: 4.5 in. Depth: 3 in. Period circa 1950. Wear consistent with age and use. Great Islamic Art collector museum quality piece on this miniature painting on boxes.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 3 in (7.62 cm)Width: 4.5 in (11.43 cm)Depth: 3 in (7.62 cm)
  • Style:
    Islamic (In the Style Of)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1950
  • Condition:
    good.
  • Seller Location:
    North Hollywood, CA
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: ME1251stDibs: LU906843456812

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