An Italian tortoiseshell engraved gold and mother-of-pearl piqué, lapis lazuli and ruby casket, Naples, 18th century, made for the Middle East market

the interior decorated with a gouache depicting a mosque, decorated on each side with flowers, branches and grapevines, the reverse decorated with a large rosette, draperies and two chandeliers; the interior depicting an Ottoman mosque under protective glass; the rims à doucine; the cover decorated with a flowering vase surmounted by a crescent between four rosettes; the gilt-bronze handles chased with acanthus leaves; resting on toupee feet; with a metal liner

Height 6 2/3 in, width 101 in., depth 7 in ; Haut. 17 cm, larg. 25,7 cm, prof. 18,3 cm 

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