Middle Eastern Antiquarian Pair: Circular Table and Hand-Intarsia Box (Mother-of-Pearl and - Wood - 20th century
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Pair of Medioriental circular coffee table and intricately inlaid box in Damascene style from the Levant, dating to the first half of the 20th century, in mixed woods with bone and mother‑of‑pearl inlays; two objects, overall dimensions about 44 cm W × 44 cm D × 49 cm H, condition requiring restoration, authenticity original renovated.
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Mid-Eastern Antiquarian Pair: Circular Coffee Table and Hand-Inlaid Trunk with Mother-of-Pearl and Precious Woods
Splendid pair of East/ Damascene style decorative pieces, featuring extraordinary handcrafted geometric inlay work with star motifs, made with inlaid premium woods and mother-of-pearl elements. Perfect to add a touch of exotic, refined elegance to any environment.
Lot consisting of a pair of precious Damascus/Mid-Eastern style decorative items, characterized by an extraordinary artisanal mosaic geometric inlay.
1. Circular Inlaid Coffee Table
Origin: Levant Manufacture / Syro-Palestinian Area
Period: First half of the 20th century
Materials: Mixed woods, bone inlays and genuine mother-of-pearl inserts.
Dimensions: Diameter about 45-46 cm; Height about 53-54 cm.
Description: Circular top finely decorated with a large central star motif surrounded by complex geometric inlays. Hexagonal base with shaped and decorated uprights.
Conditions and Defects: Overall solid and stable structure, with the characteristic rustic period background. Noted are some small flaws and missing inlays around the edge of the upper surface (visible in the photographic details), wear consistent with age and the delicacy of these ancient objects.
Origin: Levant Manufacture / Syro-Palestinian Area
Period: First half of the 20th century
Materials: Mixed woods, bone inlays and genuine mother-of-pearl inserts.
Mid-Eastern Antiquarian Pair: Circular Coffee Table and Hand-Inlaid Trunk with Mother-of-Pearl and Precious Woods
Splendid pair of East/ Damascene style decorative pieces, featuring extraordinary handcrafted geometric inlay work with star motifs, made with inlaid premium woods and mother-of-pearl elements. Perfect to add a touch of exotic, refined elegance to any environment.
Lot consisting of a pair of precious Damascus/Mid-Eastern style decorative items, characterized by an extraordinary artisanal mosaic geometric inlay.
1. Circular Inlaid Coffee Table
Origin: Levant Manufacture / Syro-Palestinian Area
Period: First half of the 20th century
Materials: Mixed woods, bone inlays and genuine mother-of-pearl inserts.
Dimensions: Diameter about 45-46 cm; Height about 53-54 cm.
Description: Circular top finely decorated with a large central star motif surrounded by complex geometric inlays. Hexagonal base with shaped and decorated uprights.
Conditions and Defects: Overall solid and stable structure, with the characteristic rustic period background. Noted are some small flaws and missing inlays around the edge of the upper surface (visible in the photographic details), wear consistent with age and the delicacy of these ancient objects.
Origin: Levant Manufacture / Syro-Palestinian Area
Period: First half of the 20th century
Materials: Mixed woods, bone inlays and genuine mother-of-pearl inserts.
Details
Dynastic Style/Period
20th century
Number of objects
2
Material
Wood
Height
49 cm
Width
44 cm
Title of artwork
Middle Eastern Antiquarian Pair: Circular Table and Hand-Intarsia Box (Mother-of-Pearl and
Depth
44 cm
Condition
Needs restoration
Authenticity
Refurbished original
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