Pair of kavukluk turban stands, Syria, early 20th century Turban stands with scalloped cut-outs, crowned by a small flowery pediment surmounted by a crescent moon embracing a star, and flanked by two columns surmounted by a crescent moon. In wood, decorated with inlaid metal wires and mother-of-pearl plates, creating a geometric panel filling a niche surrounded by a floral frieze. One of the two shelves is inlaid with metal wires. 94.9 x 32.5 cm and 94.5 x 32 cm Varnish rubs, wear, small chips, minor restorations, one nail missing from the lower part, lighter trace on one of the two shelves, hanging rings attached to the back. Provenance: Maison Tarazi collection.