A richly detailed antique Middle Eastern brass box, beautifully inlaid with silver and copper and featuring intricate arabesque designs and a central panel of Arabic script to the lid. The sides are decorated with finely worked geometric and floral motifs within oval and shield-shaped cartouches, and the box retains its original clasp. The interior shows an untouched patina, while the base has remnants of an old inscription, now softly worn. A solid and striking piece with beautiful craftsmanship and clear age.

This would once have been used to store valuables, and makes an atmospheric addition to a collection of Islamic art, metalwork, or curiosities.

Approximate size: 11.5cm long x 7.5cm wide x 6cm high

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