Finish the box - Wood, Brass, Bone, Stone - Middle East - 20th century
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Khatam kari box, a Middle East inlaid wooden box dating to the XX century, made of wood, brass, bone and stone, with dimensions 15.8 cm long, 10.4 cm wide and 3.8 cm high, weight 180 g, in discrete condition, and featuring a hand-drawn miniature of a royal hunt on the lid.
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Shaped wooden box with marquetry called 'Khatam Kari' featuring mosaic decoration of stars and geometric motifs, of Middle Eastern origin, from the beginning or middle of the 20th century.
On the lid, a hand-drawn miniature depicts a royal hunting scene.
Measurements: H 3.6 cm, length 15.8 cm, width 10.4 cm. Weight 180 g.
Excellent conditions, in some areas of the miniature the lacquer has come off.
Khatam kari mastery is a fine and meticulous inlay work, with the earliest examples dating back to the Safavid period. 'Khatam-kari' is therefore 'marquetry work.' This technique involves creating patterns, usually star-shaped, by inlaying thin sticks of wood (ebony, teak, jujube, orange, rose), brass (for the gold parts), and camel bone (white parts). The decorated objects are numerous: boxes, chess or backgammon sets, frames, pipes, desks, and even musical instruments. The khatam can also be combined with famous miniatures, creating true works of art. Based on techniques imported from China, this craft has existed for over 700 years.
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Shaped wooden box with marquetry called 'Khatam Kari' featuring mosaic decoration of stars and geometric motifs, of Middle Eastern origin, from the beginning or middle of the 20th century.
On the lid, a hand-drawn miniature depicts a royal hunting scene.
Measurements: H 3.6 cm, length 15.8 cm, width 10.4 cm. Weight 180 g.
Excellent conditions, in some areas of the miniature the lacquer has come off.
Khatam kari mastery is a fine and meticulous inlay work, with the earliest examples dating back to the Safavid period. 'Khatam-kari' is therefore 'marquetry work.' This technique involves creating patterns, usually star-shaped, by inlaying thin sticks of wood (ebony, teak, jujube, orange, rose), brass (for the gold parts), and camel bone (white parts). The decorated objects are numerous: boxes, chess or backgammon sets, frames, pipes, desks, and even musical instruments. The khatam can also be combined with famous miniatures, creating true works of art. Based on techniques imported from China, this craft has existed for over 700 years.
Insured and traceable shipping.
Details
Dynastic Style/Period
20th century
Country of Origin
Middle East
Material
Bone, Brass, Stone, Wood
Height
3.8 cm
Width
15.8 cm
Title of artwork
Finish the box
Depth
10.4 cm
Condition
Fair condition
