Ottoman tortoise and mother of pearl. A very rare and very attractive personal Holy books or jewellery keeper for ottoman’s Sultan. Similar items are on display in Topkapi museum, and The islamic Museum at Sultan Ahmad area.This item made by applying a layer of tortoise shield on a layer of wood then inlay of sea mother of pearl which is then crafted with fine designs on the top of the mother of pearl.The craftsmanship technique goes back more than 200 years which is very much time consuming and complicated.This very lovely item is now available for any one would like to purchase. Size: 1.66m x 0.56m