{"product_id":"vintage-syrian-damascene-mosaic-inlay-octagonal-tray-mother-of-pearl-marquetry","title":"Vintage Syrian Damascene Mosaic Inlay Octagonal Tray | Mother-of-Pearl Marquetry","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA stunning example of traditional Syrian marquetry (khatam) craftsmanship, this octagonal tray showcases the intricate mosaic inlay technique long associated with Damascus artisans. Skilled woodworkers hand-cut and assembled thousands of tiny geometric pieces — mother-of-pearl, ebony, walnut, and dyed hardwoods — into radiating star patterns that frame a deeply hand-carved central medallion of flowing arabesque scrollwork.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDesign details:\u003cbr\u003e ∙ Octagonal form with a beveled, striped-inlay rim in alternating light and dark wood\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e∙ Border panels of repeating micro-mosaic star medallions set within diamond-shaped inlay frames\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e∙ Central field densely hand-carved with traditional Islamic arabesque vine and scroll motifs\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e∙ Radiating 8-point mother-of-pearl and wood star medallion at the center, with a smaller nested star at its core\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e∙ Rich contrast of natural wood tones — walnut, oak, and ebony — with the luminous shimmer of genuine mother-of-pearl\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMaterials: Wood marquetry (walnut and mixed hardwoods), mother-of-pearl inlay, hand-carved detailing, lacquer\/varnish finish\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDimensions: 16” x 16” x 1.3” (approx. 40.5 x 40.5 x 3.3 cm)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eUse: Beautiful as a decorative a serving tray for entertaining, or a statement centerpiece on a coffee table or console.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Shoueiki Orientals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52735319867524,"sku":null,"price":150.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0374\/3072\/2692\/files\/4BD6DB79-3340-4F40-AC0E-622BBFD75B1C.png?v=1787937711","url":"https:\/\/www.shoueikiorientals.com\/products\/vintage-syrian-damascene-mosaic-inlay-octagonal-tray-mother-of-pearl-marquetry","provider":"Shoueiki Orientals","version":"1.0","type":"link"}