Carved Wooden Cabinet with Ivory Inlay
Dateca. 1700
MediumWood, ivory, metal hardware
DimensionsOverall: 44 3/4 x 31 x 17 1/4 in. (113.7 x 78.7 x 43.8cm)
ClassificationsWoodwork
Credit LineCourtesy of the Doris Duke Foundation for Islamic Art
Object number65.84
DescriptionSince the tenth century, wood inlay has been used with great success in Islamic art to create intricate geometric patterns. During the Nasrid period of Islamic rule in Spain (1232–1492), inlay work similar to that seen in this cabinet was used to decorate woodwork in mosques, palaces and private homes. This cabinet was purchased by Doris Duke (1912‑93) in Paris in February 1938, on her way to the Middle East and Iran.On View
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19th - 20th century
19th- 20th century
18th-19th century
