VTG PERSIAN KHATAM KARI WOOD INLAID MOSAIC MARQUETRY ISFAHAN TRINKET BOX

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VTG PERSIAN KHATAM KARI WOOD INLAID MOSAIC MARQUETRY ISFAHAN TRINKET BOX:
$27.00

This sale is for a Vintage Persian Trinket Box

Imported from Iran -- Dated from the circa of mid 20th century

This item tells a story about the Iranian culture, traditions and their people.

Throughout this piece you will see pieces of colorful star shaped wood, which is inlaid to create a geometrical design and then varnished and glazed.

This box has a very rare Hexagon 6 sides shape

This is a great example of Persiancraftsmanship artwork.

The Size: 3.5 inched diameter -- 1.5 inches depth

The box is in Great Condition with no chips or cracks

This will be a great addition to any collection!!

Khatam is a Persian version of marquetry, art forms made by decorating the surface of wooden articles with delicate pieces of wood,

metal and other natural substances precisely-cut geometrical shapes. Khatam is also the capital of Khatam County in Iran.

Khatam kari is the art of crafting a Khatam. Common materials used in the construction of inlaid articles are gold,silver, brass,

aluminum and twisted wire. Artworks with smaller inlaid pieces are generally more highly valued.