A superb example of Levantine marquetry craftsmanship, this Syrian box dates to the 1930s–1940s and features a complex geometric pattern composed of mother-of-pearl, bone, walnut, and dyed hardwoods. The central motif—an eight-pointed starburst within a larger interlaced border—is surrounded by intricate mosaic fields of repeated tessellations, reflecting the Islamic visual language of infinity and precision. Lined with red velvet, the interior suggests the piece was used to store jewelry, documents, or precious keepsakes. Produced during a period of national artistic pride and revival, this box represents the golden era of Syrian inlay work—where Damascus and Aleppo workshops synthesized Ottoman, Mamluk, and local influences into functional masterpieces.