Item Details
Item No. PN252
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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 bottom. The hand-painted lid features a tribal group making camp, with
wine, dancing and music using a tambourine. It also shows a game similar
to polo at the opposite end. This painting is signed by the artist (Abutabi)
near the center. 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: 8" L x 1.8" W x 1.5" D
(21 cm L x 4.5 cm W x 3.2 cm D)