λ A SMALL HARDWOOD MOTHER-OF-PEARL AND IVORY-INLAID OCCASIONAL TABLE
Ottoman Syria, late 19th - early 20th century

Of typical octagonal shape, resting on tall faceted bracket feet with arched panels featuring openwork star designs in the centre, ivory tesserae to the corners of the legs, the exterior fully inlaid in mother-of-pearl and ivory marquetry work with geometric motifs, stellar pattern, knotwork bands to the legs, and further geometric designs in square panels, the tabletop further inlaid with concentric lines in darker wood in contrast with the main structure creating a charming two-tone effect and sense of separation in the different designs, 56cm x 44cm.

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