Islamic/Arabic Antiques

A beautifully designed Damascus mosaic wooden box, was made circa 1930-1950, Damascus, Syria.

Hand inlay of tiny pieces of wood in different colors with a figure of an Arab woman

carrying a water jar on her shoulder.

The box was imported to Israel in the 1950s, see the remains of a tax sticker on the back

as was customary in Israel 1950s - picture 8.

Kept in good condition for its age, the mosaic is in very good condition, there are 

almost no missing parts but there are distortions in the wood and other 

reasonable wear that has occurred over the years such as tiny scratches and crackles.

Approx. 11.2 inches x 7.1 inches, 2.5 inches high, 690g.