Khatam wooden box with painting.
It 4" x 5".
Khatam is one of persian versions of marquetry, and is the art of decorating the surface of wooden articles with delicate pieces of wood, bone and metal precisely-cut geometrical shapes.
The inside and bottom of the box are not inlaid and is lacquered.
Some small areas around the edge of the painting are flaked off otherwise it is in great condition.
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