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Spanish Marquetry Music Box Stunning Taracea Inlay Wood | Etsy
HandMade.Hand Crafted . Made In Spain
Red lining with Mirror inside
Offered is this beautiful wood musical jewelry box made in Granada, Spain and done in Marquetry (or Teracea)* wood inlay. All hand made with each piece laid one at a time...a skill that is slowly vanishing there. This measures 6 1/16" wide and 4 1/8" tall and stands on four wooden legs. The interior is covered in red velvet and it has a mirror. The music box winds on the bottom and plays, Condition is good, with only a small dings on the sides. Music box plays well, red velvet is fair, and mirror is fine. The finish looks almost like glass with it's thick, smooth varnish. ___________________ *Marquetry, in Spanish is called Taracea. The word comes from the Arab word ´Tarci´ meaning to incrust. Since the 14th century Taracea has been produced in the city of Granada in Spain. It is practically the only place now in Spain where it is still made and seems to be a dying art form. In the making of these items many different materials are used: Mother of pearl, tortoiseshell, bone, exotic woods and others, giving different finishes and colors to the work. Once all the work is done with the inlay, the finished item is heavily varnished and sealed. ~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~
VINTAGE CONDITION: Items listed have been examined and are in clean, undamaged condition, with any major exceptions noted in the description. However, please understand that vintage items will generally show some signs of use, especially to some surfaces. These items are seldom in brand new condition.
Good used condition
6 1/16 " wide
4 1/8 tall
2 7/8 deep