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Egyptian Mother of Pearls

The art of mother of pearl (MOP) was greatly developed into the hands of the Ottoman Turks as of the 15th century. In this period, MOP became entirely at the disposal of Turkish Islamic art. It was used in making koran cases, writing desks, and chests, as well as window and door shutters and pulpits, and lecterns in works of architecture. It was also often used in the decoration and architecture of mosques and palaces. The 17th century was the peak of achievement for the art of working in MOP.

Some auxiliary materials can be used along with MOP. Ivory and bone are most commonly used in this art. Ivory comes from the tusks of elephants. Bone on the other hand is from the fibulae of large animals such as camels and cattle or from the ribs of water buffalos. Fillets are also common in the work of MOP. These are thin strips obtained by painting long narrow strips of wood or veneer in different colors. Bone and ivory may also be placed among colored veneer. Tortoiseshell is also widely used due to its translucent appearance, its ability to hold a high polish, and its resistance to wear. Chip MOP is a multicolored type, while stone and mat types are dull and have poor reflective properties. Sometimes metals like copper and brass are used as well.

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4.	Hexagonal MOP inlaid Table W/Built-in Trinket ------------------
5.	Arabesque Wooden Mirror Frame ------------------
6.	Octagonal MOP Photo Frame ------------------
7.	Egyptian Handmade End/Occasional Round Arabesque Table ------------------
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10.	Deluxe MOP Inlaid Tissue Box ------------------
11.	Oriental MOP Inlaid Chair ------------------
12.	Rectangular MOP Inlaid Photo Frame ------------------
13.	Mother of Pearl Inlaid Candy Box ------------------
14.	MOP Inlaid Paper Clasp ------------------
15.	Mother of Pearl Inlaid Wooden Arabesque Mirror Frame ------------------
16.	Octagonal Mother of Pearl Photo Frame ------------------
17.	Mother of Pearl Inlaid Egyptian Tambourine ------------------
18.	MOP Inlaid Tissue Box ------------------
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20.	Three Mother of Pearl Inlaid Pyramids ------------------