Khatam Persian Micro Mosaic Marquetry Inlaid Jewelry Trinket Box 1950's

Description

Vintage handcrafted Middle Eastern wood inlay micro mosaic marquetry with miniature hand painted scene.
Handcrafted Mid 20th century khatam hexagonal … more Vintage handcrafted Middle Eastern wood inlay micro mosaic marquetry with miniature hand painted scene.
Handcrafted Mid 20th century khatam hexagonal shape wooden box with very delicate micro mosaic marquetry from the ancient Persian technique of inlaying from arrangements of so many delicate pieces of precious wood.
This beautiful Middle Eastern Persian style box is covered with fine Moorish micro mosaic marquetry and the top is decorated with a miniature painting of a scene of musicians and dancers enjoying the outdoors.
Dimensions
Height: 2 in. (5.08 cm)
Width: 6.25 in. (15.88 cm)
Depth: 6. in. (15.88 cm)
Period circa 1950
Origin Asia,
Wear consistent with age and use.
Great Islamic Art collector museum quality piece on this miniature painting on boxes. less