Antique Persian Painted Brass Jewelry Box With Miniature Scene, C. 1900

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Antique Middle Eastern brass box featuring a hand-painted Persian miniature panel set into the lid. The scene depicts three seated … Read more Antique Middle Eastern brass box featuring a hand-painted Persian miniature panel set into the lid. The scene depicts three seated figures in traditional attire, rendered in the classical Persian miniature style with delicate detailing and soft, earthy colors.

The box has a hand-hammered brass exterior with beautifully aged patina and tooled edges, paired with a wood-lined interior. Likely originally used as a jewelry, keepsake, or document box, this piece dates to the late 19th to early 20th century and reflects the enduring influence of Persian art and craftsmanship.

A striking decorative object that works beautifully in eclectic, bohemian, Moorish, or global-inspired interiors. See less