Pre-Asta Islamic and Indian art from a Private Collection in Rome and other provenances. In partnership with BAIAS Arte. Sessione unica
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A Persian marquetery khatamkari box Qajar
A Persian marquetery khatamkari box Qajar
Iran, 19th century
Rectangular, decorated with the khatamkari technique involving micro inlays of bone and metal. The box opens in two equal halves. Long poetic inscription (verses from the poems of Hafez) written in nasta'liq script on the lid and within a cartouche above the clasp.
21 X 66 X 25 cm