Boite marqueterie syrienne

Syrian marquetry box. The syrian marquetry refers to the technique of veneering or enlastanding slats of precious wood, mother-of-pearl, on a carpentry assembly. The veneer technique appeared in mesopotamia more than 4000 years ago. This box has different wood inlays bones and mother-of-pearl. It still has its red damask fabric interior in perfect condition. It has its original old key and it works. See the pictures. There are no gaps on this rare thing model given its seniority.