About the Piece
Mid-20th century Moorish Spain Inlaid Marquetry Mosaic Box. Handcrafted great geometric one of a kind Moorish design. Middle Eastern Syrian style, Moorish Spain Granada inlaid micro mosaic marquetry. Stunning handcrafted Syrian style box featuring an intricate inlaid fruitwoods embellishments, and detailed marquetry craftsmanship creating ornate Arabesques, characteristic of Medieval Moorish Islamic Art motifs found in Alhambra Mosque in Granada, Andalusia. This spectacular box is an outstanding example of the intricacy and superb craftsmanship of this Centuries old traditional Syrian Damascene art. Hand made in Granada Spain, 1950's. Dimensions: Height: 1.75 in Width: 6.5 in Depth: 5 in.
