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A silver overlaid copper alloy (Cairoware) footed box (Sunduq), Signed Eliahou Zagha, Syria,...
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Description
A silver overlaid copper alloy (Cairoware) footed box (Sunduq),
Signed Eliahou Zagha, Syria, circa 1900,
The bold calligraphy in thuluth script arranged within panels and medallions on a field profusely decorated with tendrils, palmettes, the hinged lid's central roundel ornate with a mosque, opening to reveal a compartmented interior engraved with geometric designs and veneered with mother of pearl
20 x 29.5 x 29.5cm.
Provenance:
Tajan, Paris, sale 8887, lot 77
Lot Footnotes
Provenance :
Tajan, Paris, sale 8887, lot 77
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