Box (2) - Wood, Velvet
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Two solid wood boxes decorated with the traditional Taracea inlay, featuring nacre and colored wood, origin Granada, Spain, dating to 1990–2000, with a red/cranberry velvet lining, dimensions 24 cm long by 6.5 cm wide by 7.5 cm high, and in excellent unused condition.
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Exquisite set of two solid wood boxes decorated using the ancient Taracea technique. This handcrafted work stands out for the meticulous joining of small pieces of noble woods, color fillets, and genuine mother-of-pearl, creating complex geometric patterns inspired by Mudéjar and Granada.
The main piece features a convex (domed) lid that enhances the depth of the mosaics, while the square box presents a spectacular central eight-pointed star enriched with mother-of-pearl that offers natural iridescent reflections.
Materials: Solid wood, inlays of genuine mother-of-pearl, bone/celluloid and tinted woods.
Technique: Manual Taracea (traditional craftsmanship).
Box Large measurements: 24 cm (length) x 6.5 cm (width) x 7.5 cm (height).
Interior: Lined with red/pomegranate velvet with decorative piping.
Excellent condition. Glossy varnishes and solid structure
Exquisite set of two solid wood boxes decorated using the ancient Taracea technique. This handcrafted work stands out for the meticulous joining of small pieces of noble woods, color fillets, and genuine mother-of-pearl, creating complex geometric patterns inspired by Mudéjar and Granada.
The main piece features a convex (domed) lid that enhances the depth of the mosaics, while the square box presents a spectacular central eight-pointed star enriched with mother-of-pearl that offers natural iridescent reflections.
Materials: Solid wood, inlays of genuine mother-of-pearl, bone/celluloid and tinted woods.
Technique: Manual Taracea (traditional craftsmanship).
Box Large measurements: 24 cm (length) x 6.5 cm (width) x 7.5 cm (height).
Interior: Lined with red/pomegranate velvet with decorative piping.
Excellent condition. Glossy varnishes and solid structure
Details
Era
1900-2000
Specific region of origin
Granada
Number of objects
2
Country of origin
Spain
Material
Velvet, Wood
Condition
As new - unused
Height
7.5 cm
Width
24 cm
Depth
6.5 cm
Estimated period
1990-2000
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