Silver Inlaid Islamis Brass Koran Box, Damascus, Syria, circa 1900
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Silver Inlaid Islamis Brass Koran Box, Damascus, Syria, circa 1900
About the Item
- Dimensions:Height: 2 in (5.08 cm)Width: 5 in (12.7 cm)Depth: 3.5 in (8.89 cm)
- Style:Islamic (In the Style Of)
- Place of Origin:
- Period:1900-1909
- Date of Manufacture:1900
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use. Minor fading.
- Seller Location:New York, NY
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU162925928943
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