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Smoking Arab Boy on a Carpet
| Categories | Middle East / Africa |
| Type | Arab |
| Material | White metal |
| Markings | Made in Austria |
| Manufacturer | Undetermined |
| Origin | Austria |
| Date or Era | circa 1910 |
| Measuring | Carpet: 5 ¾” x 5 ⅜” |
An Arab boy, lying prone on a wattled carpet, wears a fez and traditional Arab garments. He smokes a cigarette, his legs slightly raised in a relaxed manner. Next to him is a small table which holds the inkwell (missing insert). Cold painted white metal. Marked “Austria”.
Sold for $384 in December 2023
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