Fine Indo-Persian Micro Mosaic Marquetry Box With Miniature Painting 1940s

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Fine Micro Mosaic Indo Persian Moorish Inlaid Trinket Jewelry Box with Miniature Polo Scene, circa 1940s
Exceptional handcrafted Indo-Persian jewelry … Read more Fine Micro Mosaic Indo Persian Moorish Inlaid Trinket Jewelry Box with Miniature Polo Scene, circa 1940s
Exceptional handcrafted Indo-Persian jewelry or pen box featuring intricate Sadeli micro mosaic marquetry with inlaid geometric designs and a stunning miniature hand-painted scene on the lid. The artwork depicts 19th-century royal princes in traditional Maharaja attire playing polo, reflecting Mughal and Islamic courtly elegance.
Crafted using the traditional Khatam technique, the box is richly inlaid inside and out with fine slivers of wood, bone, and metal, showcasing exceptional craftsmanship from the Middle East or India, circa 1940s.
* Dimensions: H 1.75 in. x W 6.5 in. x D 4 in.
* Condition: great condition; minor wear consistent with age.
A museum-quality piece comparable to those in the Doris Duke Islamic Art Collection. Perfect for collectors of Islamic art, Moorish marquetry, and antique micro mosaic.
Keywords:
Islamic Marquetry, Sadeli Mosaic, Khatam Box, Indo-Persian Art, Antique Jewelry Box, Mughal Miniature Painting, Middle Eastern Inlay, Moorish Micro Mosaic, Bombay Box, Anglo-Indian Box. See less