{"product_id":"trinket-box-chest-persian-style-miniature-hand-painted-faux-bone-keepsake-vintage-1970s","title":"Trinket Box \/ Chest: Persian Style Miniature, Hand-Painted Faux Bone Keepsake, Vintage 1970s","description":"\u003cp\u003eA captivating micro-masterpiece of vintage global decor. This exquisite 1970s Persian-style miniature keepsake chest is a true curiosity piece — an extraordinary amount of artistry packed into a delicate frame, and preserved in excellent condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaker:\u003c\/strong\u003e Unknown; Persian miniature \/ Middle Eastern folk art revival style\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterials:\u003c\/strong\u003e Faux-bone composite\/resin, felt lining\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approx. 3 5\/8\" long x 1.5\" tall x 1.25\" deep\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Persia (style attribution; unmarked)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEra:\u003c\/strong\u003e Circa 1970s (Persian export era)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Excellent vintage condition. The interior burgundy felt is clean and vibrant; no scratches, chips, or other defects. Please review photos closely before purchasing, as all sales are final.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDesigned in the likeness of a traditional Middle Eastern dowry or spice chest, it features a beautifully rounded, domed top, entirely adorned with hand-painted detail. Look closely and you'll find five distinct panels depicting traditional Persian \u003cem\u003eBazm\u003c\/em\u003e (festive gathering) scenes — tiny figures playing instruments, dancing, and lounging, framed by intricate floral borders and finished in metallic gold accents. Lift the main lid to reveal a nest of individual trinket boxes inside, each with its own matching hand-painted floral lid and miniature knob.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHistorically, chests of this scale were kept on a vanity to protect precious loose gemstones or costly spices like Persian saffron. Today it serves just as beautifully as a ring box, a home for small pills or vitamins, or simply a curiosity piece styled on a mantel or bookshelf.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCare instructions: do not use liquid cleaners or water. The miniature artwork is delicate — clean only by gently dusting with a dry, soft-bristled brush or microfiber cloth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBrowse our shop for more trinket boxes, jewelry caskets, and romantic boxes to round out your collection.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Antigo Trunk","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43274420060369,"sku":"DC2034","price":45.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0624\/1733\/8577\/files\/IMG_8645_997a9985-ebf3-4e27-9daf-f3cc0e50571f.jpg?v=1788126337","url":"https:\/\/www.antigotrunk.com\/products\/trinket-box-chest-persian-style-miniature-hand-painted-faux-bone-keepsake-vintage-1970s","provider":"Antigo Trunk","version":"1.0","type":"link"}