Mid 20th Century Handmade Syrian Marquetry-Inlaid Moorish Box

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Superb handcrafted Syrian box featuring an intricate hand-carved walnut wood with remarkable and elegant mother-of-pearl astral pattern, inlaid fruitwoods embellishments, … more Superb handcrafted Syrian box featuring an intricate hand-carved walnut wood with remarkable and elegant mother-of-pearl astral pattern, inlaid fruitwoods embellishments, and detailed marquetry craftsmanship creating ornate Arabesques, characteristic of Medieval Moorish motifs found in Alhambra Mosque in Granada, Andalusia.

This stunning box is a stellar example of the intricacy and superb craftsmanship of this Centuries old traditional Syrian Damascene art. This versatile box will bring a sense of style to your home and hold your valuable small keepsakes. less