Photograph display stand, Syria, late 19th century Carved, engraved and mother-of-pearl-encrusted wood wall-mounted photograph display unit with moucharabieh-type turned wood panels. Rectangular in shape, topped with a curved pediment and highlighted by two vertical uprights forming an arcature, it opens with a pair of shutters, each adorned with two moucharabieh panels and a panel decorated with a star on a foliate background. These shutters reveal a pair of three-part hinged sashes, each with three rectangular photo frames. Underneath is a final pair of three-framed, curved, oval and rectangular panels. 24 photo slots in all. Closed size: 114 x 43 cm; open size: 114 x 70.5 cm A few accidents, missing parts and restorations, some rods and frames detached, key missing. Provenance: Maison Tarazi collection.