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Art of marquetry wherein the surface of wooden

Currency:USD Category:Collectibles Start Price:1,200.00 USD Estimated At:3,600.00 - 6,000.00 USD
Art of marquetry wherein the surface of wooden
Unique and collectible khatam kari frame. khatam means ''complete'', to ''thorough'', and khatam-kari , ''complete work'' , and refers to a thorough and complete covering of a surface with incrustation geometric patterns. highly decorative handmade hand crafted hand painted inlay framed hand hammered copper on black wool pile velvet wall palque. this frame is a Persian version of marquetry, art forms made by decorating the surface of wooden articles with delicate pieces of wood, bone and metal precisely cut geometrical shapes. khatam is also the capital of khatam county in Iran. khatam kari (inlay) is the art of crafting a khatam. Common materials used in the construction of inlaid articles are gold, silver, brass, aluminum and twisted wire. Artworks with smaller inlaid pieces are generally more highly valued. two tone hand hammered copper van yakad al bagharah koranic surah wall plaque islamic verse muslim gift islam koran ayat quran. very detailed piece this is a real museum quality piece. delicate and meticulous marquetry, has been produced since the safavid era. Many objects can be decorated in khatam, which includes jewellery and decorative boxes, chessboards, cadres, pipes, desks, frames or some musical instruments. Size: 21X33 inches.
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