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Antique shell casing decorated with Trench Art in Damascus work - Antique shell casing decorated with Trench Art in Damascus work, circa early 20th century (1980s: circa World War I period), decorated with damask work inlaid with silver and copper in a pattern of calligraphic inscriptions in Arabic, high-quality and rich work!, bears numbering and lettering on the bottom, height: 27.5 cm, base diameter: 8.7 cm, 1.168 kg. Light wear, mainly patina - oxidation.