Ottoman Mother-of-Pearl Inlaid Wooden Chest with Islamic Poetry

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Our exceptional Middle Eastern wooden chest from the early 20th century features inlaid designs made with mother-of-pearl and tortoiseshell, and is distingluished by its frieze showing Islamic poetry, a coffered lid, three drawers and bracketed feet.  23.75 inches wide, 12 inches tall and wide (60 by 30 by 30 cm).

There are painted inlay repairs, some missing inlay, chip to one drawer corner, scratches and nicks and rubbing wear.

Additional images forwarded upon request.

 

Item Details

Reference #:
ha-2885
Quantity
1
Category
Asian
SubCategory
Department
Antiques (approx100yrs)
Year
c1900
Dimensions
(Width x Height X Depth)
23.75 x 12.00 x 12.00
Weight
Unknown
Condition
Good
Material
wood