$18,500.00
Rare large antique 19th century mother of pearl inlaid Syrian blanket wedding dowry chest.
Very fine intricate, detailed, stunning craftsmanship quality of Syrian Moorish Islamic artwork.
Unusual Ottoman Empire Syrian wedding trunk decorated overall with Islamic geometric patterns of intricate inlay of and mother-of-pearl.
In the Middle East, Syria, Lebanon, Egypt parents give a chest full of treasures to each of their child as a wedding gift.
Dimensions: Height: 41.5 in Width: 57 in Depth: 21.25 in.
The lid open in front to reveal a large storage space..
The top chest storage is: 57" W x 19" H x 21" D.
From the Middle East, Syria or Lebanon.
Circa 1850 or before.