Rare C1840 Khatamkari Sadeli Indo Persian, Anglo Indian, Indo Portuguese Cabinet
Item History & Price
| Reference Number: Avaluer:94433 | Region of Origin: India |
| Original/Reproduction: Antique Original | Age: 1850-1899 |
| Type: Table Cabinet Box | Primary Material: Sadeli Khatam Marquetry |
| Color: Multi-Color |
Rare circa 1840's Indo Persian Khatamkari or Sadeli Table Box/Chest. I have also seen this type of box described as Indo Portuguese or Anglo Indian, so take your pick. Measures 16" widest x 12.5" highest x 12.5" deepest. It is in very good antique condition with few historical losses and restorations which are consistent with age and use but do not diminish its beautiful display. It is set on a later stand with four gilt bronze recumbent lions. It has... a working lock and key.Khatamkari is a highly elaborate process; in each cubic centimetre of inlaid work, up to approximately 250 pieces of metal, bone and different kinds of wood are laid side by side, glued together in stages, smoothed, oiled and polished. Woods used include betel, walnut, cypress and pine. This technique was used for a number of precious objects including doors and windows, mirror frames, Quran boxes, boxes, pen and penholders and lanterns.Please zoom all the photos to better describe the table cabinet. Questions? feel free to ask before bidding.
