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.

The hand-painted lid features Persian songbirds, flowers and butterflies. The design is quite old, indicating this item is vintage, but it is in excellent condition.

The side view shows 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.

It has multiple possible uses - great for watches, necklaces, or any item you want to keep handy but out of sight.

The side view shows 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.

Dimensions:  8" L x 1.8" W x 1.5" D (21 cm L x 4.5 cm W x 3.2 cm D)