Casket (3) - Haiku - Tulipwood

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Three-piece set of linden wood boxes from Egypt, dating to the 1950s–1960s, in Damascus style with inlaid geometric Islamic motifs and mother-of-pearl, featuring red velvet interiors and in good condition.

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Elegant Middle Eastern Inlaid Wooden Boxes Set – Damascus Style Mosaic & Mother of Pearl – 3 Pieces.
Subtitle.
Oriental decorative woodworking with inlaid wood and Islamic geometric motifs and red velvet interiors.
Description:
Splendid lot consisting of three handcrafted Middle Eastern chests made of inlaid wood with refined Damascus-inspired geometric motifs.
The pieces feature rich mosaic work with light decorative inserts and iridescent details reminiscent of mother-of-pearl, in line with the ornamentation tradition of the Middle East. The surfaces are entirely decorated with Islamic geometric motifs of striking aesthetic impact.
The interiors are lined in red/bordeaux velvet and make these chests ideal as:
- jewelry boxes;
- decorative boxes;
- writing desk caskets;
- collectibles;
- Oriental home decor items.
The lot comprises:
1 large chest
1 medium chest
1 small chest
Conditions:
Generally good overall condition.
Normal, light signs of age and use consistent with the objects’ age, with no obvious structural damage. Inlays well preserved and with excellent decorative impact.
Materials:
Inlaid wood,
Geometric decorative inserts,
Mother-of-pearl,
Red/bordeaux velvet lining,
Style:
Damascus style,
Islamic geometric art,
Moorish / Middle Eastern craftsmanship
Shipping:
Careful packaging and tracked shipping.

Elegant Middle Eastern Inlaid Wooden Boxes Set – Damascus Style Mosaic & Mother of Pearl – 3 Pieces.
Subtitle.
Oriental decorative woodworking with inlaid wood and Islamic geometric motifs and red velvet interiors.
Description:
Splendid lot consisting of three handcrafted Middle Eastern chests made of inlaid wood with refined Damascus-inspired geometric motifs.
The pieces feature rich mosaic work with light decorative inserts and iridescent details reminiscent of mother-of-pearl, in line with the ornamentation tradition of the Middle East. The surfaces are entirely decorated with Islamic geometric motifs of striking aesthetic impact.
The interiors are lined in red/bordeaux velvet and make these chests ideal as:
- jewelry boxes;
- decorative boxes;
- writing desk caskets;
- collectibles;
- Oriental home decor items.
The lot comprises:
1 large chest
1 medium chest
1 small chest
Conditions:
Generally good overall condition.
Normal, light signs of age and use consistent with the objects’ age, with no obvious structural damage. Inlays well preserved and with excellent decorative impact.
Materials:
Inlaid wood,
Geometric decorative inserts,
Mother-of-pearl,
Red/bordeaux velvet lining,
Style:
Damascus style,
Islamic geometric art,
Moorish / Middle Eastern craftsmanship
Shipping:
Careful packaging and tracked shipping.

Details

Era
1900-2000
Number of objects
3
Country of origin
Egypt
Model
Haiku
Material
Tulipwood
Style
Art Deco
Colour
Multicolour
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
Height
1 cm
Width
1 cm
Depth
1 cm
Estimated period
1950-1960
Can Be Locked
No
ItalyVerified
62
Objects sold
87.5%
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