Vintage Egyptian wooden wall hanging hand made with mother of pearl inlay

Vintage Egyptian wooden wall hanging, hand made with mother of pearl inlay. This exquisite item exudes quality, made from a heavy wood, probably a fruit wood. Some minor age related wear

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Size: 26 cm round/diameter

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Mother of pearl is an iridescent, organic-inorganic material that forms the inner layer of some mollusk shells. It's also known as nacre.

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Properties

Composition: Made of aragonite, a brick-like structure of hexagonal platelets

Iridescence: Light waves refract off the aragonite layers, creating a rainbow of colors

Strength: A strong and resilient material

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Uses

Jewellery: Mother of pearl is often used to make unique, boho-chic pieces of jewellery

Protective mechanism: The nacre protects oysters from external objects

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Name

The name "mother" comes from the belief that the nacre shields and bears the pearl, similar to a mother to her child