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White Shell Inlaid Antique Middle Eastern Damascene Syrian Mirror 66"

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Levantine Middle Eastern Moorish Damascene Syrian antique Mirror, Late 19th Century. White shell abalone Inlaid Middle Eastern Mirror. Antique Middle Eastern Moorish mirror in the Turkish Syrian Ottoman style. Sensational large Levantine finely inlaid with white shell, each piece of inlay is out lined with pewter wire. The intricate design crown over a rectangular frame surrounded with hand carved wood border, the mirror is flanked by two ornate ornaments, all resting on two inlaid feet. This mirror is one of the best levantine mirror we have seen in years, specially because the artist who designed this mirror has created three dimensional with Moorish mosaic inlaid of rectangular form with feet and tapering crest, decorated in mashribiyya, the crest in openwork with interlaced vines. The crown and sides are very finely handcrafted in floral and geometric Moorish design. Very unique piece, fabulous find. The lattice Moorish woodwork is very fine. The crown is bending a little bit and in the Middle East I was told that more the crown bent more the mirror is old. Dimensions : 34" W × 1" D × 66" H. Syrian Damascene white shell inlaid wall mirror with floral motif. Large 66" height gorgeous floral motif Syrian mirror with intricate white shell and bone inlay. Handcrafted antique Syrian shell inlaid wood framed wall mirror. Gorgeous handcrafted Syrian mirror featuring an intricate hand-carved and reticulated solid walnut wood with remarkable and elegant i floral inlay and carving in a geometric pattern inlaid metal embellishments in color silver. Great Islamic Art craftsmanship in good restored condition and ready to adorn your walls with a taste of the exotic Middle East. Some shell has been replaced and restored. This stunning mirror is a stellar example of the intricacy and superb craftsmanship of this Centuries old traditional Middle Eastern Syrian style craftsmanship. Will looks great in living room on top of a matching Syrian Islamic chest, in a bathroom or as an entryway statement definitely a conversation piece. Inspired by the Byzantine, Ottoman era made of walnut wood and inlaid with natural shell and bone. Moroccan style handcrafted abalone shell wood wall mirror frame, Syrian Islamic design furniture, Arabic wooden frame, Middle Eastern wall decor, Levantine mirrors.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 66 in (167.64 cm)Width: 34 in (86.36 cm)Depth: 1.5 in (3.81 cm)
  • Style:
    Moorish (In the Style Of)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
    Lebanon
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1880
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses. Minor structural damages. Minor fading. one small piece missing on top.
  • Seller Location:
    North Hollywood, CA
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: SM8221stDibs: LU906825000842

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