a nasrid revival parquetry wood cabinet stand, spain, 19th century

base inlaid in contrasting coloured wood with a repetition of the Nasrid motto and two large geometric eight-pointed stars, with stained wood and intricate intertwining stars, central star with four points and same motif, three columns to the front, carved central sections with stylised foliate, top section doors open to reveal nine drawers and two smaller doors, all inlaid with micromosaic geometric pattern, the small doors carved in the form of arches and columns, interior of main doors to cupboard with Nasrid motto and geometric stars surrounded by further star motifs

overall in good condition. some minor parts of inlay missing, some scratches to the surface, as viewed.
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inscriptions

The inscriptions are a repetition of the Nasrid motto:
wa la ghalib illa allah
'And there is no Conqueror except God'

And

'izz li-mawlana al-sultan .... 
'Glory to our Lord, the Sultan ....'.