Abalone Inlay

This truely wonderful and rare Art Nouveau frame, with the powerful image of a winged scarab, was the symbol for life renewing itself in ancient Egypt. The body of the scarab is en...

The wings and tail section feature intricate inlays of iridescent abalone shell, while the eye is typically highlighted with a set agate stone.

Measurements & Details Total Length: 16 inches Pendant: Vintage Santo Domingo inlaid Abalone shell (pearl, sage, peachy-pink) Chain: New handmade Heishi bead chain Closure: Silve...

The upper crown is elevated with square inlays of iridescent abalone shell, while a lush fringe of shredded red cedar bark surrounds the head, imbuing the sculpture with ceremonial v...

The flawless integration of sprinkled gold, raised lacquer, and iridescent abalone shell inlay demonstrates a mature, highly stable level of craftsmanship.

Antique Regency Amboyna & Mother-of-Pearl Inlaid Writing Slope, c.1830 A fine early 19th-century writing slope, veneered in richly figured amboyna burr and decorated with inlay of a...

Additional ornamentation, such as 'raden' where inlays of Abalone shells or Mother-of-Pearl, can also be added to the lacquer work, to create a shimmering and multi-textured masterpi...

The lower part is enclosed behind a tambour door subtly inlayed with fine abalone shells (Raden) that shimmers on a dark background.

The pair of panels are done in a fine gold lacquer with bone, mother of pearl & abalone shell inlays and where made in the mid 19th century.