Item Details
Item No. PN274
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khatam karee means "hand-inlaid." To inlay is to apply wood or other materials in geometric shapes to decorate the surface of various objects. The average is 250 pieces for every cubic centimeter of inlaid work. This box has khatam inlay on the sides and the bottom. The hand-painted top features drawings inspired by the ancient Persian capital, Persepolis. The images feature the Persian Immortals as well as the tomb of Cyrus the Great at Pasagardae. The design at either end is called esleemee in Persian. The closest English translation is mosaic.
The side views show the detail that goes into constructing these boxes. The notch shows how the box would be opened - gently but firmly grasp the end above the notch and then slide the bottom out. The interior is varnished wood.
It has multiple possible uses - great for watches, necklaces, or any item you want to keep handy but out of sight.
Dimensions: 19.5 cm x 5 cm x 3.5 cm (approx. 7.75" x 2" x just over 1.5"). Shipping weight 1.2 pounds.