Posted 9 years ago
scottvez
(977 items)
Just acquired another one of these Middle Eastern Trench art pieces. Much of it originated in Damascus.
The object is most likely a tobacco humidor. The shell base lid provides a fairly tight seal on the container.
The shell has a 4.75 diameter and is marked "Dusselldorf, 1914". The humidor is about 4" tall.
The base shell has been decorated with applied copper and silver. The lid has also been decorated
Most of the time the text will be from the Koran; however, I have not had it translated.
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Thanks for the look and love vo!
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Lot of really intricate work, this! More bored than I am! LOL!
Yep, the Damascus work is the BEST out there in my opinion!
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I agree!
wow! beautiful!
thanks for this interesting post
Thanks cultcha, kiva and david!
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Thanks for looking rade and chris.
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Thanks nobucks and fort!
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This is so cool Scott!
Thanks rick-- take a look at my other trench art postings. It is really a fascinating area to collect-- so many amazingly crafted objects!
scott
I looked at your others and they are fantastic! I never knew this type of art existed. Thanks for sharing these unique items! BTW... I love the Koran shell and hat ashtrays!
Thanks for taking the time to look at my other postings.
I think that the miniatures (airplanes, hats, tanks, chairs, etc...) are especially nice!
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Your welcome Scott. I found it interesting and at the same time learned something.
Thanks for looking pontiac.
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Thanks vetraio.
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Thanks much peggy!
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Thanks efes.
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Thanks caper and petey.
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