Corner Kavoulouk / Turban shelf - Ebony, Mother of pearl - Egypt - late 19th century
19th-Century Ottoman Corner 'Kavouklouk' / Porte Turban
19th century Ottoman Empire.
From durable hardwood, it features intricate flat carvings. The wood is partly ebonized and it is adorned with inlays of mother-of-pearl set into geometric patterns, lending it a unique appeal.
CONDITION:
bears the marks of time with slight misalignments between the two sides—which may be attributed to a restoration—
Signs of aging.
Please check the detailed photos provided.
There is an absence of one of the mother-of-pearl patterns, yet the overall impression is very good.
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19th-Century Ottoman Corner 'Kavouklouk' / Porte Turban
19th century Ottoman Empire.
From durable hardwood, it features intricate flat carvings. The wood is partly ebonized and it is adorned with inlays of mother-of-pearl set into geometric patterns, lending it a unique appeal.
CONDITION:
bears the marks of time with slight misalignments between the two sides—which may be attributed to a restoration—
Signs of aging.
Please check the detailed photos provided.
There is an absence of one of the mother-of-pearl patterns, yet the overall impression is very good.