Carved Wooden Chest with Mother of Pearl Inlay
Date19th-20th century
MediumWood, mother of pearl
DimensionsOverall: 19 1/2 x 24 5/8 x 13 1/2 in. (49.5 x 62.5 x 34.3cm)
ClassificationsWoodwork
Credit LineCourtesy of the Doris Duke Foundation for Islamic Art.
Object number65.27a-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.On View
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19th century
18th - 19th century
18th - 19th century
