Antique Persian Khatam Mosaic Inlaid Jewelry Box, Persian Khatam Box, Artistic Handmade Vintage Wooden Box, Carved Wooden Box

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-Antique Persian Khatam jewelry box with micro mosaic inlay and miniature polo scene, circa 1940s - COLLECTIBLE - UNIQUE PIECE

-This exquisite Persian Khatam Kari jewelry box is a rare example of micro mosaic inlay, handcrafted in the 1940s using the ancient Persian art of marquetry.
Featuring an intricate geometric design and a miniature hand-painted equestrian scene on the lid, this museum-quality piece is a stunning representation of Indo-Persian and Moorish craftsmanship.

Khatam Kari, or Persian marquetry, is a centuries-old decorative art that flourished during the Safavid dynasty. It involves the meticulous inlay of thousands of small pieces of wood and bone into intricate, repeating geometric patterns, each symbolizing harmony and cosmic order. The top of this box is adorned with a finely rendered painting of royal figures on horseback, perhaps princes or princesses (curiously and singularly, they appear to be female figures) engaged in a ceremonial polo match, echoing the refined court culture of the 19th-century Persian and Mughal aristocracy.
The micro-mosaic surface of the box is covered with richly detailed star and polygon motifs, typical of the Khatam and Sadeli mosaic traditions.
-These models require precise mathematical planning and exceptional craftsmanship, resulting in a surface that is both intellectually complex and visually captivating.

Details:
* Origin: Indo-Persian Asia
* Date: Circa 1940s
* Materials: Inlaid wood, camel bone, hand-painted miniature
* Style: Islamic, Moorish, Anglo-Indian, Micro-mosaic art
* Dimensions: Height 3.5cm (1.5'' inches) x Width 13cm(5.2'' inches x Depth 11cm(4.45'' inches.

-These boxes were traditionally used to store writing instruments or jewelry, while today they are timeless collectibles, suitable for display or as a gift.
-Similar examples are found in major collections of Islamic art, including the Doris Duke Museum of Islamic Art.

- Conditions:
- Antique condition with minor signs of wear due to age, in good condition. Please carefully examine the photos to assess the condition. Given the age of the item, there may be minor signs of aging, which attest to its authenticity and vintage charm.


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