Antique Islamic Moorish Arab Mother-of-Pearl Inlaid & Carved Table Damascus 1890 Recently Added Arthur died on February 12

Arthur died on February 12

Cream/Parchment

5 cm X 18 cm X 15 cm

when he was chosen as one of three artists to be featured in the Museum of Modern Art’s 9th New Talent Exhibition

beginning with his designs for Léonide Massine's ballet Les présages (Destinies) in 1933

Antique Islamic Moorish Arab Mother-of-Pearl Inlaid & Carved Table Damascus 1890 Recently Added Arthur died on February 12A fine antique walnut Islamic Moorish carved and inlaid Mother of Pearl table, with Islamic calligraphy, Damascus work, circa 1890. The table top is deeply and finely carved with geometric devices and inlaid with star shaped mother of pearl, the table has a border of carved Thuluth Arabic script, which loosely translates as: "From all corners of the Earth blessings and good health to the owner". The shaped skirt at the front and rear is also inlaid