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Unknown Maker, Turkish

Taboret

Description

Maker

Culture

Turkish

Title

Taboret

Year

1800s

Medium

Materials/Techniques

Techniques

Materials

mother of pearl, tortoise shell, ivory, bone

Geography

Place Made: Turkey

Dimensions

25.4 x 25.1 cm (10 x 9 7/8 inches) top

Credit / Object Number

Credit

Gift of Eugene L. Garbaty

Object Number

51.114

Type

Furniture

Exhibition History

It Comes in Many Forms

Islamic Art from the Collection

Oct 23, 2020 – Dec 18, 2021

Label copy

This small table presents a convergence of global resources. Seven stars are set with mother-of-pearl and tortoiseshell, historically imported from the Indian Ocean and Caribbean Sea. Inlays of African or Asian elephant ivory and bone embellish the archways between the legs. The six-pointed stars are reminiscent of the Star of David and Seal of Solomon-David (AS) and Solomon (AS), ancient kings of Israel, are prophets in Islam. Although this example is tiny compared to the table used as a prop in adjacent photographs, its craftsmanship and inclusion of imported materials would have made it a valuable commodity at the time of its making.

Asian Art Galleries

Jun 10, 2014

Label copy

With a hexagonal top and six sides with archways between the legs, this wooden table is meticulously carved and inlaid with precious materials. Contrasting colors of mother-of-pearl and tortoiseshell form dazzling star and checkerboard patterns. Made from trade materials not indigenous to Turkey, this small table would have been highly valued.

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Unknown Maker, Turkish

Taboret, 1800s

Wood with mother-of-pearl, tortoiseshell, ivory, and bone

25.4 x 25.1 cm (10 x 9 7/8 inches) top

Gift of Eugene L. Garbaty 51.114

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