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Large Moorish Arabesque Inlaid Table Box
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A stunning vintage Moorish arabesque inlaid table box, 20th century, high quality rectangular box with hinged lid, featuring contrasting mother of pearl, exotic hardwood, and bone marquetry inlay arranged in geometric patterns, opening to red fabric lined interior.
Dimensions: (approx)
3" High, 16.75" Wide, 6 1/8" Deep; 3.2lbs
As warm and attractive as it is functional, having the ideal large size and proportions for a variety of different uses, including concealing a remote control on your coffee table or sofa table, or as a jewelry casket, trinket case, desk organizer, or simply displayed as a striking decorative object!
- Dimensions:Height: 3 in (7.62 cm)Width: 16.75 in (42.55 cm)Depth: 6.15 in (15.63 cm)
- Style:Moorish (In the Style Of)
- Materials and Techniques:
- Period:
- Date of Manufacture:Second half of the 20th century
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use. Excellent original vintage condition. May have minor wear consistent with age and use. Overall a superb example.
- Seller Location:Forney, TX
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU5977239205852
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