OCTAGON SYRIAN MOSAIC WOODEN JEWELRY BOX MID 20TH CENTURY

• Artisanal Heritage: This style of micro-mosaic woodwork, known as Intarsia or Marquetry, is a hallmark craft originating from Damascus, Syria.
• Intricate Patterns: The design utilizes miniature slivers of various natural woods—such as walnut, rosewood, olive, and lemon wood—pieced together to form traditional Islamic geometric star patterns. ]
• Materials Used: Beyond the diverse wood components, the bright, reflective triangular and diamond accents embedded into the stars consist of genuine inlaid mother-of-pearl (sea shell).
• Common Uses: These boxes typically feature a plush velvet or felt lining and are primarily utilized to store jewelry, keepsakes, watches, or trinkets

Dimension: 31x22cm