Stunning and rare antique handcrafted Syrian chest featuring an intricate hand-carved solid walnut wood with remarkable and elegant inlaid mother-of-pearl astral patterns and detailed marquetry craftsmanship creating ornate Arabesques, characteristic of Medieval Moorish motifs. This spectacular chest is an outstanding example of the intricacy and superb craftsmanship of this Centuries old traditional Syrian Damascene art. It has the kind of traditional charm that's right at home in any aesthetic from Southern traditional, midcentury modern to coastal cottage.