Middle Eastern Mosaic Wood Box With Inlays Shell, C. 1950s

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Middle Eastern Mosaic Wood Box with Inlays of Bone and Mother of Pearl, C. 1950s
Exquisite handcrafted Egyptian decorative wood box with mosaic marquetry design.
Vintage Moorish style box features geometric inlays in shells, mother of pearl and wood.
Outstanding Islamic artisanal craftsmanship with hinged lid and interior lined in vibrant red velvet.
Makes a great jewelry box or as decorative object for your Moroccan room.

Condition:
Alterations: Original Condition Unaltered
Imperfections: Some Imperfections
Condition Notes: good

Dimensions:
Height: 2 in.
Width: 5 in.
Depth: 3.5 in.

Category: Boxes
Origin: Egypt
Materials & Techniques: Shell

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Condition

Original Condition Unaltered; Some Imperfections; good

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Middle Eastern Mosaic Wood Box With Inlays Shell, C. 1950s

Lot 0947

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