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Oriental Wooden Chest With Mother-of-pearl Marquetry, 19th Century

$2,239.38
£1,686.70
€1,900
CA$3,088.21
A$3,469.46
CHF 1,812.80
MX$42,346.39
NOK 23,017.24
SEK 21,665.89
DKK 14,462.08

About the Item

Very beautiful wooden chest (cedar?) with a richly decorated facade of mother-of-pearl marquetry, with a geometric pattern. Each side of the chest has a different pattern. Lock entries and lock changed, wear and tear from use and missing parts, some chips and cracks. Syrian work from the 19th century. Height 33cm. 67.5 x 36 cm.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 13 in (33 cm)Width: 26.58 in (67.5 cm)Depth: 14.18 in (36 cm)
  • Style:
    Moorish (In the Style Of)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    unknown
  • Condition:
    Repaired. Wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses. Minor structural damages. Minor fading.
  • Seller Location:
    MARSEILLE, FR
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU6656245321762

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