FROM ANTIQUITY TO THE 20TH CENTURY

A COLLECTION OF FIVE ENGRAVED ISLAMIC BOXES WITH SILVER INLAY

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Start price: $500

Estimated price: $700 - $900

Buyer's premium:

Five brass-mounted and silver and copper inlaid boxes made in Syria and Iran, 19th century. The inlay forms a characteristic Estern geometrical pattern and Arabic inscriptions.

Provenance: private collection in Pennsylvania.

Largest: 4 1/2 x 2 3/4 x 2 1/2 in., (11.5 x 7 x 6.5 cm.)

Condition: Very good overall with minor expected signs of wear and use.