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$365
Antique Persian Khatam Marquetry Pen Box, Hand-Painted Papier-Mâché & Wood, Circa 1930s An exceptional antique Persian Khatam pen box, handcrafted in the celebrated tradition of Khatamkari (Khatam marquetry), one of the finest decorative arts of Persia. Dating to the 1930s, this elegant rectangular pen case is meticulously decorated inside and out with intricate geometric Islamic patterns set against a rich black lacquered ground, demonstrating the extraordinary precision and craftsmanship for which Persian artisans are renowned. Constructed of wood and papier-mâché, the box is entirely hand decorated with delicate Khatam mosaic marquetry, composed of countless tiny pieces of wood and other natural
