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Persian Micro Mosaic Box

About the Item

Handcrafted micro mosaic box inlaid in geometric design. This Middle Eastern Persian inlay boxes were used to store cigarettes, or playing cards. Museum quality piece like the ones in Doris Duke Islamic Art Museum. Dimension. 6.5"W × 4"D × 1.75"H.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 1.75 in (4.45 cm)Width: 6.5 in (16.51 cm)Depth: 4 in (10.16 cm)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1940
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses.Good. some bone los on the sides, see pictures.
  • Seller Location:
    North Hollywood, CA
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 7286181stDibs: LU906829818972
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