A Qajar khatamkari casket, Persia, 19th century

of rectangular form with hinged cover, inlaid with bands of micro-mosaic bone, metal, green and orange-stained ivory, wood and lac in a geometric composition made up of repeating stellar motifs, foliate brass handles, painted bone lock plate and floral rosette catch

In general good condition, some wear and knocks to surface consistent with age and use, some minor sections of inlay work missing, some restorations, the interior painted yellow, with some dirt, as viewed.
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