λ A BONE, MOTHER-OF-PEARL AND TORTOISE SHELL-INLAID NICHE MIRROR
Ottoman Turkey, late 19th - early 20th century

Of rectangular shape with a triangular tympanum, the exterior decorated with marquetry work with small triangular and diamond-shaped tesserae of mother of pearl, bone and tortoise shell, the tympanum with a bone-inlaid vegetal decoration, the doors secured with lateral brass mounts and ornate with small handles onto rosette-shaped fittings, the interior lined with possibly later-added brown velvet and silver strings, on the back two hooks and a string onto the wooden plank, 37cm x 19.5cm.

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