A MOTHER-OF-PEARL-INLAID WOODEN CUPBOARD Syria, late
A MOTHER-OF-PEARL-INLAID WOODEN CUPBOARD
Syria, late 19th - early 20th century
Of typical rectangular shape, built in three major components, resting on a globular feet, the larger central section with two glass doors opening outward, the interior filled with shelves, at the top a raised wooden panel and crest exquisitely carved with calligraphy and vegetal motifs, the two smaller lateral sections with intricate mother-of-pearl marquetry work, opening in two horse-shoe-shaped arches giving access to squared niches, the visible surface entirely carved and embellished with marquetry work and vegetal decorative motifs, the back plain, 163.5cm x 196cm x 41.5cm.
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A MOTHER-OF-PEARL-INLAID WOODEN CUPBOARD
Syria, late 19th - early 20th century
Of typical rectangular shape, built in three major components, resting on a globular feet, the larger central section with two glass doors opening outward, the interior filled with shelves, at the top a raised wooden panel and crest exquisitely carved with calligraphy and vegetal motifs, the two smaller lateral sections with intricate mother-of-pearl marquetry work, opening in two horse-shoe-shaped arches giving access to squared niches, the visible surface entirely carved and embellished with marquetry work and vegetal decorative motifs, the back plain, 163.5cm x 196cm x 41.5cm.
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