Details
- Dimensions
- 8ʺW × 1.75ʺD × 8ʺH
- Styles
- Moroccan
- Period
- Mid 20th Century
- Country of Origin
- Morocco
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
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- Materials
- Metal
- Condition
- Good Condition, Original Condition Unaltered, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Brown
- Condition Notes
- Good vintage condition Good vintage condition less
- Description
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A stunning and highly decorative vintage Islamic Arabesque metalwork bone-tiled wooden Quran holder / storage case / travel box. Hand-crafted …
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A stunning and highly decorative vintage Islamic Arabesque metalwork bone-tiled wooden Quran holder / storage case / travel box. Hand-crafted in Northern Africa, most likely Morocco, having silver-tone metal mounts, red coral and turquoise cabochons, rope handle with tied beaded decoration.
Provenance / Acquisition:
Property from an important Four Seasons, Austin, Texas penthouse estate
Acquired from highly reputable auction house, Austin Auction Gallery, est.1983, Austin, Texas. Fine & Highly Carved Antiques, Estate Jewelry, Fine Art & Modern Decor & Design from an Important ATX Penthouse catalog
Dimensions: (approx)
8" High, 8" Wide, 1.75" Deep, 2.25 lbs; less
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