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Doris Duke Foundation for Islamic Art, Honolulu, Hawai‘i. (Photo: David Franzen, 2014.)
Carved Wooden Chest with Mother of Pearl Inlay
Doris Duke Foundation for Islamic Art, Honolulu, Hawai‘i. (Photo: David Franzen, 2014.)
Doris Duke Foundation for Islamic Art, Honolulu, Hawai‘i. (Photo: David Franzen, 2014.)
Doris Duke Foundation for Islamic Art, Honolulu, Hawai‘i. (Photo: David Franzen, 2014.)

Carved Wooden Chest with Mother of Pearl Inlay

Date19th century
MediumWood, mother-of-pearl
DimensionsOverall: 25 5/8 x 28 5/8 x 16 3/4 in. (65.1 x 72.7 x 42.5cm)
ClassificationsWoodwork
Object number65.26a-d
DescriptionThe surface of this wooden chest (one of a pair) is completely covered with diamond-shaped pieces of mother of pearl. The hinged lid is secured with a lock and three small drawers provide storage at the bottom of the chest.
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