Vintage Syrian Damascus Mosaic Marquetry Wood Inlay Trinket Keepsake Jewelry Box

Description

View Vintage Syrian Damascus Mosaic Marquetry Wood Inlay Trinket Keepsake Jewelry Box with current marketplace pricing, condition, product images and item details. Traditional examples are made from natural woods and may combine walnut, olive, lemon, rosewood, other fruitwoods, shell, mother-of-pearl, or bone to create contrasting colors and details. The exact wood species and inlay materials in this particular box are unknown. Beautiful vintage handcrafted Syrian/Damascus-style jewelry and trinket box featuring exceptionally intricate geometric micro-mosaic inlay across the lid and exterior sides. This traditional Syrian woodworking style, closely associated with Damascus, is known as Damascene micro-mosaic, intarsia, marquetry, or mosaic inlay. Tiny contrasting pieces are arranged by hand into elaborate repeating stars, diamonds and Moorish-inspired geometric patterns. Traditional examples are made from natural woods and may combine walnut, olive, lemon, rosewood, other fruitwoods, shell, mother-of-pearl, or bone to create contrasting colors and details. The exact wood species and inlay materials in this particular box are unknown. This example features a highly detailed central diamond composition, multiple patterned borders, coordinating side decoration, a hinged lid and a vivid red velvet-lined interior. Perfect For: Jewelry, rings, keepsakes, small collectibles, vanity décor, trinkets, bohemian interiors, Middle Eastern décor, marquetry collections, Syrian/Damascus art collectors or gifting. Approx. Measurements - 6.5” L × 5” W × 1.6” H - Weight: 11 oz Condition: In good vintage condition with light age-related wear and a few tiny areas of missing inlay visible mainly upon close inspection. Overall design remains remarkably intact, presents beautifully, and the minor imperfections do not detract from its aesthetic, use, or function. Please review all photos closely as they are part of the description. Condition: Used. Category: Collectibles › Decorative Collectibles › Boxes, Jars & Tins. Brand: Handmade.

Shape

Rectangle

Occasion

All Occasions

Size

Small

Item Length

6.5 in

Department

Adults

Unit Type

Unit

Care Instructions

Clean with Damp Cloth

Number in Pack

1

Item Height

1.6 in

Style

Moorish, Middle Eastern or Islamic Art

Features

Boxed, With Lid, Indoor, Unboxed

Unit Quantity

1

Room

Any Room

Finish

Lacquered

Engraved

No

Handmade

Yes

Item Width

5 in

Pattern

Mosaic

Color

Multicolor

Material

Wood, Wood / Bone

Subject

Geometric / Abstract

Brand

Handmade

Type

Trinket Box

Customized

No

Era

Mid 20th Century (1941-1969)

Packaging

Unboxed

Theme

Art, Periods & Styles, Geometric, Middle Eastern

Collection

Keepsake Boxes

Original/Reproduction

Original

Closure Type

Hinged

Country of Origin

Syria

Item Weight

11 oz