This Syrian oval mother of pearl mirror frame with pierced crest stands 43 in tall: carved wood set with hand-cut shell in trailing floral sprays and diamond medallions, rising to a crest of interlaced scrolls.
Details
- Size: 29.5 in (75 cm) wide x 43 in (109 cm) high; oval opening 24 x 18.5 in (60 x 47 cm)
- Material: carved wood, with a scalloped outer edge of carved leaves and flowers
- Inlay: mother of pearl and abalone, in diamond medallions set into a floral border
- Crest and feet: a pierced, carved crest at the top; carved openwork feet at the base
- Includes: the inlaid frame only; mirror glass is not included
- Handmade: every shell piece is cut and set by hand, so no two frames match exactly.
Placement and care
The carved openwork feet let the frame lean as well as hang. It suits a hallway, living room, bedroom or dressing area. Any local glazier can cut a pane to fit the oval. Clean with a soft, dry cloth; avoid sprays and abrasives.
The inlay
Each fragment of shell is cut to shape and set into the carved wood by hand. Because mother of pearl is natural, the inlay shifts between pale and iridescent as the light moves across the room.
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