λ A QAJAR STAINED WOOD AND IVORY MICRO-MOSAIC... Lot 210

λ A QAJAR STAINED WOOD AND IVORY MICRO-MOSAIC KHATAMKARI LIDDED BOX WITH NASTA'LIQ CALLIGRAPHY Qajar Iran, circa 1870 - 1890 Of rectangular shape, resting on a flat base, the exterior of the body and hinged lid profusely marquetry-inlaid in the typical Iranian khatamkari technique, showcasing a minute micro-mosaic of green-stained bone, ivory, brass, twisted wire, and wood tesserae of different colours laid out in geometric and stellar patterns, the central field of the lid decorated with a diamond-shaped cartouche with an infinite grid of hexagonal stars, the outer edges with lobed cartouches in-filled with elegant ivory-inlaid nasta'liq poetic verses against yellow-painted floral scrollwork on black ground, the plain interior painted in bold red and cobalt blue around the outer edges, 12.5cm x 33cm x 23.5cm. λ This item may require Export or CITES licences in order to leave the UK. It is the buyer's responsibility to find out and conform to the specific export requirements of their country and ensure that lots have the relevant licences before shipping.