
Syrian Oud with Inlay Details, Unplayed
Syrian oud, by Ali Khalifeh & Sons, Damascas, circa 1970s, of typical form, with three bands of inlay to the back of the body, Unplayed, 81 cm long

Syrian Oud with Mother-of-Pearl and Bone Detailing
Syrian oud, by Tawfiq Nahat, Sham, dated September 1931, with mother-of-pearl veneered panelling to fingerboard and a finely pierced bone roundel over the soundhole, paper label to interior, housed in case, 76 cm long