Antique Islamic Syrian Moorish Arabic Caligraphy Inlaid Chair Levantine 1890 Mid-Century Modern model number "596" and an

model number "596" and an impressed date cypher and decorator's mark

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The pedestal base is formed of three turned columns decorated with gilt-bronze bellflower appliques

29 cm X 24 cm

Antique Islamic Syrian Moorish Arabic Caligraphy Inlaid Chair Levantine 1890 Mid-Century Modern model number "596" and anA good antique Syrian Moorish inlaid chair with mashrabiya and Arabic calligraphy decoration, circa 1890. This very attractive antique Levantine chair has a curved back with a pair of turned ball finials and a central crest inlaid with bone, the back is elaboratley decorated with mashrabiya stick & ball cross carvings, and the central panel is inliad with Mother of Pearl. The seat has the original embroidered fabric with a central Arabesque cartouche.