Box, 17th–18th century, Attributed to Syria or Egypt, Damascus, Wood; inlaid with bone and colored-wood, and lathe-turned feet

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Box, 17th–18th century, Attributed to Syria or Egypt, Damascus, Wood; inlaid with bone and colored-wood, and lathe-turned feet, H. 16 15/16 in. (43 cm), Wood, The technique of marquetry and inlaying of wood with contrasting material has always enjoyed great popularity in Egypt, going back to Pharaonic times. Fine examples of Islamic work in the technique date from the ninth century onward

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