Vintage Persian Khatam Kari Inlaid Box Hand Painted Miniature Polo Hunt Scene
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This is an original vintage Persian Khatam Kari micro-mosaic inlaid wood trinket / jewelry box with a hand-painted miniature painting lid.
The hinged/lift-off lid features a hand-painted Persian miniature scene on bone, depicting turbaned horsemen on horseback engaged in a royal hunt and polo match chasing gazelles across a landscape. The beveled lid borders, exterior sides, underside, and entire interior box cavity are embellished with intricate Khatamkari marquetry—a traditional micro-mosaic composed of repeating geometric star patterns hand-crafted from bone, colored hardwoods, and brass wire.
Condition is very good vintage with vibrant miniature colors, complete and tight micro-inlay throughout, smooth interior edges, and honest light surface patina.
Box measures 3 7/8 inches long.