Lot 126: An Ottoman Mother-of-Pearl and Tortoiseshell Inlaid Octagonal Tabletop,...
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An Ottoman Mother-of-Pearl and Tortoiseshell Inlaid Octagonal Tabletop, 19th-20th Century.
A richly decorated Ottoman tabletop, shaped as an octagon and meticulously inlaid with alternating mother-of-pearl and tortoiseshell tiles arranged in a radiating geometric pattern. The centre bears an elegant silver-toned tughra cartouche set against a deep tortoiseshell ground. The entire surface forms a striking sunburst motif, bordered by a band of finely cut inlay and framed with a red velvet edge.
D: Approximately 38cm
Provenance: Private collection from a distinguished W London collector.
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