A large silver- and copper- inlaid Cairoware...
A large silver- and copper- inlaid Cairoware marriage casket, Egypt or Syria, 20th century, on flat base, with applied hinges and clasp, heavily inlaid in silver and decorated with borders of raised studded bands enclosing calligraphic inscriptions within rope-twist borders, a tughra to the back side, the wood interior inlaid with geometric designs, 24cm. high x 35cm. diam. x 19.5cm. deep
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A large silver- and copper- inlaid Cairoware marriage casket, Egypt or Syria, 20th century, on flat base, with applied hinges and clasp, heavily inlaid in silver and decorated with borders of raised studded bands enclosing calligraphic inscriptions within rope-twist borders, a tughra to the back side, the wood interior inlaid with geometric designs, 24cm. high x 35cm. diam. x 19.5cm. deep