Vintage Handcrafted Persian Khatamkari & Tazhib Wooden Pen Box (Qalamdan)

Description

View Vintage Handcrafted Persian Khatamkari & Tazhib Wooden Pen Box (Qalamdan) with current marketplace pricing, condition, product images and item details. This authentic Persian writing case showcases an elegant combination of two traditional Islamic art forms. The central lid is decorated with intricate Tazhib (miniature illumination painting) featuring multi-colored floral blossoms and scrolling vine patterns against deep crimson and midnight blue lacquered panels. Year: Mid-to-Late 20th Century (Circa 1960s–1980s) This authentic Persian writing case showcases an elegant combination of two traditional Islamic art forms. The central lid is decorated with intricate Tazhib (miniature illumination painting) featuring multi-colored floral blossoms and scrolling vine patterns against deep crimson and midnight blue lacquered panels. The side borders and end caps feature geometric Khatamkari micro-marquetry consisting of inlaid camel bone, tinted wood, and fine brass wire triangles arranged into traditional six-pointed stars. True to its utilitarian purpose as a scribe's desk piece, the box features a clean, unlined natural wood interior to smoothly accommodate bamboo reed pens and inkwells, complemented by a smooth, unmarked protective veneer base. Callouts: Small chip to the wood on one corner. Some of the decorative overlay material on the top is missing in areas and slightly raised/lifted in others, as though there may be air underneath. Please review photos closely for condition. Category: Antiques › Asian Antiques › Middle East.

Type

Box

Original/Reproduction

Antique Original

Region of Origin

Middle East