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Islamic Middle Eastern Brass with Silver Inlaid Calligraphy Box

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Islamic Middle Eastern brass with silver inlaid Calligraphy box, Mamluk Cairoware 19th century Mamluk Revival Cairoware: It was made in the 19th and 20th centuries. It was a mix of the early Mamluk style, European styles, and ancient Egyptian motifs A beautiful large Middle Eastern brass box in Mamluk Cairo ware, Islamic inlay metal charger artwork. Exquisitely decorated, the box is engraved, embossed, inlaid and overlaid with silver, copper and brass interlacing patterns, tendrils and Islamic calligraphy inscriptions The brass box has a hinged lid and a locking clasp with green interior cloth lining.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 9 in (22.86 cm)Width: 12 in (30.48 cm)Depth: 12 in (30.48 cm)
  • Style:
    Islamic (In the Style Of)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Brass,Silver,Engraved,Inlay,Silvered
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    19th Century
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Islamabad, PK
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU8147233594702
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