Jacqueline Schäfer - Miniaturmalerei

Miniature Painting with Khatam Art Frame, Isfahan, 20th century
Hand-painted Persian miniature on bone (camel bone), in the tradition of Safavid and Qajar court painting. Depicted is a lively game of chovgan (polo): several riders on galloping horses wielding mallets in dynamic motion. In the upper part of the image is a campsite with two colorful tents, horses, a cow, a milker, and a man with hunted birds. Landscape with trees, hills, and water. Finely painted in gouache, with gold and colored accents.
Frame: Original Khatam frame (Khatam-kari), Isfahan. Fine inlay work in wood, metal, and bone/plastic with star-shaped geometric patterns. Bordeaux-red velvet mat. Glazed. Wooden backboard with nails and hanging loop.
Technique: Gouache/watercolors on bone, Khatam inlay
Provenance: (Isfahan), 20th century
Condition: Good, consistent with age. Small hole in the lower part of the painted image (see photo). Small crack at the edge of the frame. Glass intact. Colors fresh and vibrant. Minor signs of use and aging.

Note: No visible signature. Material identified by visual inspection only; no scientific examination has been conducted. Please note that the photos form part of the description.