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