A large Ottoman mother-of-pearl, tortoiseshell and ivory-inlaid decagonal table, Turkey, 19th century

of decagonal form inlaid with mother-of-pearl, tortoiseshell and ivory, the top with a central radial medallion bordered by geometric stellar design, the sides with arched rectangular openings decorated with chequerboard and chevron design, underside carved with trefoil and quatrefoil motifs, one side with lockable drawer and key

70cm. height
62cm. max. width

Condition Report:
In overall good condition, features multiple areas of restoration and some minor replacements to tortoiseshell and mother-of-pearl sections, the drawer with functioning lock and key, the sides with minor scuffs, as viewed.

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