λ AN OTTOMAN WOOD BOX WITH MICRO-MOSAIC DECORATION Ottoman Lands,...
λ AN OTTOMAN WOOD BOX WITH MICRO-MOSAIC DECORATION
Ottoman Lands, Cairo or Damascus, late 19th century
Rectangular wooden jewellery or decorative table box, resting on four flattened feet, with a hinged lid, the surface overlaid with micro-mosaic tesserae of mother-of-pearl and exotic woods, arranged to form interlocking geometric stars within a latticework band design, the decoration is framed with thin ivory strips.
7.5cm x 33.8cm x 12.7cm
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λ AN OTTOMAN WOOD BOX WITH MICRO-MOSAIC DECORATION
Ottoman Lands, Cairo or Damascus, late 19th century
Rectangular wooden jewellery or decorative table box, resting on four flattened feet, with a hinged lid, the surface overlaid with micro-mosaic tesserae of mother-of-pearl and exotic woods, arranged to form interlocking geometric stars within a latticework band design, the decoration is framed with thin ivory strips.
7.5cm x 33.8cm x 12.7cm
This item may require Export or CITES licences in order to leave the UK. It is the buyer's responsibility to find out and conform to the specific export requirements of their country and ensure that lots have the relevant licences before shipping.
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Time, Location
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