Lot #80: A beautiful vintage Persian Khatamkari decorative box

A beautiful vintage Persian Khatamkari decorative box Geometry & Form The box is crafted in a perfect hexagonal (six-sided) shape. It features a wide, flat rim that angles slightly outward, framing a deep, sunken hexagonal interior compartment used historically for holding jewelry, small keepsakes, or playing cards. The Craftsmanship Technique (Kathamkari / Khatam)Khatamkari (خاتمکاری) is one of the most meticulous art forms in the world. The pattern is not painted; instead, it is an intricate micro-mosaic inlay composed entirely of thousands of tiny, razor-thin cross-sections of polygonal wooden and metal rods. Materials Used: Artisans slice thin filaments of colored woods (such as ebony, teak, or orange wood), camel bone or ivory, and metallic wires (usually brass) to assemble the mosaic. The Mosaic Pattern: The wide outer rim and exterior walls are covered in a dense six-pointed star pattern (Shamseh), creating a repeating kaleidoscope illusion. The sunken interior floor features a contrasting, incredibly detailed carpet design made of microscopic brass and bone floral rosettes.The Borders: The inner edge is neatly finished with a thin, continuous lining of polished camel bone, bordered by an alternating black-and-white checkered micro-band. Pickup category timeslot {A}