Orientalist trinket dish, late 19th century – Bronze and mother-of-pearl shell

Rare oriental-style trinket dish, dating from the late 19th century.
The finely chiseled bronze figure rests on a black marble base and supports a large mother-of-pearl shell used as a decorative bowl or trinket dish.
An elegant combination of noble materials (bronze, marble, mother-of-pearl), this piece reflects the taste of the period for exoticism and cabinets of curiosities.
Dimensions: H 5.1 in. – L 8.7 in. – W 6.9 in. – Weight 3.3 lb.
Good overall condition with preserved bronze patina and shiny mother-of-pearl (see photos).
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