Box (2) - Wood - Taracea marquetry jewelry boxes

Pair of Collection Jewel Boxes - Damascus Inlay - Fine Marquetry with Mother-of-Pearl and Bone - Syria, c. 1960
​Detailed Description
​Exquisite lot consisting of two handcrafted boxes of high quality, made using the ancient Damascus inlay technique. These pieces, dating before 1970, stand out for the meticulous geometric mosaic, using natural organic materials of great aesthetic value.
​1. Large Hexagonal Jewelry Box
​Construction: Solid wood frame fully clad with a complex mosaic of micro-inlays.
​Materials: Use of natural nacre (mother-of-pearl) with high iridescence, carved bone, and dyed noble woods.
​Design: Central lid with a geometric star motif, a classic symbol of Middle Eastern craftsmanship.
​Interior: Lined in original red velvet, ideal for protecting jewelry or watches.
​Dimensions: 20 × 18 × 7 cm.
​2. Rectangular Desktop Casket
​Style: A piece to match the main design, ideal for small jewelry pieces or decorative use.
​Materials: Shows the same level of detail in inlays of nacre and bone.
​Interior: Lined in red velvet.
​Dimensions: 8 × 6 × 4 cm.
​Auction Technical Sheet
​Era: Mid-20th century (ca. 1960 - before 1970).
​Technique: Authentic Damascus inlay / marquetry.
​Materials: Wood, natural nacre (mother-of-pearl), bone, velvet.
​State of conservation: Very good. The pieces are in exceptional condition for their age. They retain the vast majority of their original tesserae and the nacre’s luster is very intense (see detailed photos).