Moorish Asian Art and Furniture
MOORISH STYLE
After the Muslim conquest of the Iberian Peninsula in the eighth century, Islamic Spain became a cultural mix of influences that shaped both private homes and religious spaces. Moorish design was the name given to this style, which evolved through the 15th century with vibrant tile work, horseshoe arches and lavish ornamentation, most visible at sites such as Granada’s Alhambra and the Mosque-Cathedral of Córdoba. Moorish furniture was often similarly ornate, and featured pieces inlaid with wood, ivory and bone.
When European designers began studying Moorish art and architecture in the early 19th century, it led to a Moorish Revival. Appropriating the style’s decorative flourishes and architectural elements, it promoted a romantic view of Islamic design. Travelers could bring home a memento of what they witnessed in the Middle East, a trend that aligned with a fad for themed interiors. Men’s smoking rooms arranged with ottomans, divans and settees and inlaid tables were especially popular, as were cafés where coffee was served amid bead curtains and colorful floor mats. (Handwoven rugs are a centerpiece of Moorish interiors.) Octagonal rooms with domed ceilings were created for wealthy homes, frequently with furnishings like pipe stands, filigree plasterwork and arched doorways. The horseshoe arch is an iconic attribute of Moorish architecture that, in addition to Spain, can be found in Sicily, Morocco and elsewhere.
Several late 19th to early 20th-century movements featured Moorish touches. The American and English Aesthetic Movement, for example, borrowed liberally from global decorating styles, as seen in furniture designed by Lockwood de Forest, a New York-born artist who mixed Eastern and Western forms. The visual vocabulary of Art Nouveau also references the elegant use of geometry in Moorish design, with Milanese Art Nouveau furniture designer Carlo Bugatti drawing inspiration from the style. The Arts and Crafts movement, which prized expressive yet simple design, incorporated Moorish influences; hand-painted furniture and tile work created by William De Morgan, a British designer and potter who made furnishings for the likes of Morris Co., were informed by techniques from Moorish Spain.
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Style: Moorish
Moroccan Orange Kaftan Maxi Dress Caftan Size Large
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Elegant Moroccan caftan orange color with embroidered trim,
circa 1970s.
Caftan Gown, Tangerine
Round contrast neckline; button-loop placket.
Long bell sleeves.
Relaxed silhouette.
Straight skirt and hem.
This long maxi dress kaftan trim is embroidered and embellished entirely by hand.
One of a kind evening Moroccan Middle Eastern dress...
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20th Century Moroccan Moorish Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Fabric
$360 Sale Price
20% Off
Antique Middle Eastern Tinned Copper Ewer 19th C.
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
19th century Middle Eastern Arabian tinned copper ewer with lid.
Hand-hammered and chased copper with geometric design and Arabic calligraphy writing rivet...
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19th Century Omani Antique Moorish Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Copper
Moroccan Vintage Gentleman White Caftan
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Moroccan gentleman vintage caftan embellished with green trim.
In Morocco, fashion preserves its traditional style inherited from great civilizations that found their way to Northwe...
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20th Century Moroccan Moorish Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Fabric
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ABCdaire de la calligraphie arabe (ABCDAIRES) (French Edition) Paperback Book
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
L'ABCdaire de la calligraphie arabe (ABCDAIRES) (French Edition) Paperback – May 16, 2002
French Edition by Massoudy Hassan (Author)
The basics of Arabic calligraphy paperback - may 21, 2002
by Hassan Massoudy...
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20th Century French Moorish Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Paper
Treasures of Islam Collectible Art Book by Toby Folk 1985
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Treasures of Islam by Toby FALK,
Hardback in the excellent pictorial dust-jacket. pp 400; 567 color illustrations.
Catalogue of the immense exhibition of Islamic Art held at the ...
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20th Century Asian Moorish Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Paper
Metallic Gold and Silver Brocade 1970s Maxi Dress Caftan, Evening Gown Kaftan
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Evening or interior metallic gold brocade dress kaftan with silver and gold trim.
Hand-made ceremonial caftan from North Africa, Morocco.
Vintage exotic 1970s silver metallic broca...
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Late 20th Century Moroccan Moorish Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Metallic Thread
$680 Sale Price
20% Off
Turquoise Mughal Style Decorative Throw Pillow Embellished with Sequins and Bead
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Vintage Throw decorative accent turquoise Mughal style pillow embroidered and embellished with sequins with Moorish metallic threads, silver beads embroidery on turquoise.
Heavily em...
Category
20th Century Indian Moorish Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Damask, Silk
Bright Bohemian Turkish Red Vest
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Turkish brightly colored design of geometric patterns against a red ground. Turkish folk costume.
The designs on the open jacket are hand embroidered.
Measures: 29 in, height
18 in. ...
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20th Century Turkish Moorish Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Velvet
Moroccan Vintage Gentleman Cobalt Blue Caftan
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Moroccan gentleman vintage cobalt blue caftan embellished with embroidered trim.
In Morocco, fashion preserves its traditional style inherited from great c...
Category
20th Century Moroccan Moorish Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Fabric
Elegant Moroccan Caftan Green and Gold Embroidered with Moorish Designs
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Elegant Moroccan caftan green and gold embroidered trim,
circa 1980s.
This long maxi dress kaftan is embroidered and embellished with traditional trim in gold.
One of a kind Moroccan...
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20th Century Moroccan Moorish Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Fabric
$360 Sale Price
20% Off
Metallic Blue and Silver Brocade 1970s Maxi Dress Caftan, Evening Gown Kaftan
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Metallic blue and silver brocade dress kaftan with silver and blue trim.
Handmade long maxi dress caftan from North Africa, Morocco.
Vintage exotic 1970s silver metallic brocade caftan robe.
The luminous metallic silver and gold maxi dress...
Category
Late 20th Century Moroccan Moorish Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Metallic Thread
$680 Sale Price
20% Off
Moorish Turquoise Blue 1970s Maxi Dress Caftan
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Handmade long maxi dress caftan from North Africa, Morocco.
Vintage 1970s silver metallic brocade caftan robe.
Maxi dress caftan with running down the center round braided buttons fr...
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Late 20th Century Moroccan Moorish Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Braid
$680 Sale Price
20% Off
Orientalist Patinated Bronze Figure of a Turkish Young Man
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Moorish Turkish man dressed in Ottoman Empire-style costume and turban.
An orientalist Moorish patinated cast bronze figure of a standing guard on stand.
(Missing something in his ha...
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Mid-20th Century French Moorish Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Vintage Moroccan Kaftan in Turquoise and Gold Floral Brocade
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Elegant Moroccan caftan in turquoise and gold floral lame metallic and embroidered trim,
circa 1970s.
This long maxi dress kaftan is embroidered and embellished entirely by hand.
...
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20th Century Moroccan Moorish Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Fabric
$760 Sale Price
20% Off
Velvet Throw Pillow by Gabraith
Paul
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Velvet Throw Pillow by Gabraith & Paul.
Galbraith & Paul taupe and jade green square velvet throw pillow. The pillow is hand block printed with a geometr...
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Late 20th Century Moorish Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Velvet
Gold Brocade Gentleman Indian Wedding or Party Maharaja Sultan Tuxedo Coat
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
A luxurious couture embroidered silk brocade wedding or party Maharaja, Sultan, gentlemen tuxedo coat.
Handcrafted and embroidered with colored stones and sequins and patch border wo...
Category
Late 20th Century Indian Moorish Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Brocade, Braid
$1,200 Sale Price
20% Off
Vintage Moroccan Caftan Hot Pink with Gold, 1970
s
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Elegant vintage Moroccan caftan hot pink color embroidered with gold,
circa 1970s.
This long maxi poly jersey dress kaftan is embroidered and...
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20th Century Moroccan Moorish Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Fabric
$396 Sale Price
20% Off
Vintage Moroccan Kaftan, Gold and Sage Damask Embroidered, ca. 1970s
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Amazing vintage Moroccan Caftan, gold damask with gold and sage rim threads, Circa 1970's
One of a kind evening antique Moorish gown.
This authentic caftan has been hand-sewn from ...
Category
1970s Moroccan Vintage Moorish Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Gold, Metallic Thread
$680 Sale Price
20% Off
Silk Lumbar Pillow Embellished with Beads, India
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Decorative Ivory color accent lumbar pillow hand embroidered and embellished with sequins and beads.
Vanilla Dupioni silk with gold, red and green beads flower designs.
Down insert...
Category
Mid-20th Century Indian Moorish Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Silk
Middle Eastern Decorative Red Throw Pillow
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Middle Eastern decorative throw pillow with fringes and tassels .
Luxury silk in red and gold with an accent textile and decorative silk tri...
Category
20th Century Moorish Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Silk
Moroccan Moorish Caftan Gown in Gold Brocade Maxi Dress Kaftan Size M to L
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Moroccan vintage exotic metallic brocade caftan gown, circa 1970s.
The luxurious Moorish kaftan is designed with brilliant gold and green metallic brocade and green embroidered.
The front of the elegant caftan gown is embellished at the front with woven gold and green buttons and loops that run down the center to the hemline.
Both sides of the hemline are accented with vent slits
The cuffs and border seams are accented with handmade applique trim.
This exotic Arabic maxi dress caftan gown makes a very extravagant garment for formal attire transitions effortlessly to casual wear
Measurements:
The gown length from the collar to the hem 57" 1/2 inches
The bust measured flat side to side 23" 1/2 inches
The complete bust measures 47" inches
The shoulders measure 17" 1/2 inches
The outer sleeve length measures 22" inches
The waist section measured flat 22" 1/2 inches
The hip section measured flat 24" 1/2 inches
Size medium to large.
Elegant vintage Moroccan caftan lime green and silver lame metallic floral Moorish brocade Kaftan, circa 1970s.
This vintage long maxi dress kaftan is crafted in Morocco and tailored for a relaxed fit with wide sleeves
This long maxi dress kaftan is embroidered and embellished entirely by hand.
One of a kind evening Moroccan Middle Eastern gown.
The kaftan features a traditional neckline, embellished sleeves and pockets.
It is a slip on, the button does not open.
In Morocco, fashion preserves its traditional style inherited from great civilizations that found their way to Northwest Africa, such as the ottomans and the moors. Moroccan fashion has been recognized for its style and has garnered a reputation, winning awards in international fashion shows throughout Europe. Marrakech Bohemian, Yves Saint Laurent style.
The Moroccan kaftans are worn by men and women, at home or at Moroccan wedding or traditional ceremonies.
You can wear this traditional Moroccan caftan for your next Moroccan party, at the beach or to relax around the pool.
Unisex long Moroccan robe...
Category
20th Century Moroccan Moorish Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Brocade
$760 Sale Price
20% Off
Moroccan Kaftan in Green and Gold Brocade Metallic Lame
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Elegant Moroccan caftan in green and gold lame metallic and embroidered trim,
circa 1970s.
This long maxi dress kaftan is embroidered and embellished entirely by hand.
It’s crafted i...
Category
20th Century Moroccan Moorish Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Fabric
$760 Sale Price
20% Off
Moorish Throw Pillow Turquoise Embellished with Sequins and Beads
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Moorish throw decorative accent pillow turquoise embroidered and embellished with sequins with metallic threads, gold beads embroidery on turquoise.
Heavily embellished border of me...
Category
20th Century Indian Moorish Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Fabric
Moroccan Vintage Kaftan in Turquoise and Gold Floral Brocade Metallic Lame - 1
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Elegant Moroccan caftan in turquoise and gold floral lame metallic and embroidered trim,
circa 1970s.
This long maxi dress kaftan is embroidered and embellished entirely by hand.
It...
Category
20th Century Moroccan Moorish Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Fabric
$760 Sale Price
20% Off
Vintage Moroccan Designer Kaftan Turquoise Maxi Dress Kaftan Small
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Elegant vintage designer Moroccan turquoise blue kaftan, embroidered with turquoise and white trim.
This chic Bohemian maxi dress kaftan is embroidered and embellished with a blue and white trim.
One of a kind evening Moroccan Middle Eastern gown.
Vintage exotic 1970s floral blue brocade dress...
Category
20th Century Moroccan Moorish Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Brocade
$600 Sale Price
20% Off
Vintage Moroccan Kaftan Brocade Embroidered with Pink and Gold Trim, circa 1970
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Elegant vintage designer Moroccan caftan, floral brocade embroidered with hot pink and gold trim.
This chic Bohemian maxi dress kaftan is embroidered and embellished with gold and pi...
Category
20th Century Moroccan Moorish Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Brocade
$680 Sale Price
20% Off
Antique Islamic Turkish Ottoman Ceramic Tile
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Antique 19th century hand painted Islamic Turkish ottoman ceramic tile.
Painting figure of a Shah Suleiman in a palace before a colonnade and curtain.
Arabic script on left top corner, " Shah Suleiman" colors are brown, shape is the Salomon eight pointed star.
Great decorative Moorish Turkish Ottoman Islamic artwork...
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1920s Turkish Vintage Moorish Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
Moroccan Caftan Gown White Embroidered with Gold Trim, circa 1970
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Elegant Moroccan caftan gown white embroidered with gold trim, circa 1970s. This long maxi dress kaftan is embroidered and embellished entirely by hand. One of a kind evening Morocca...
Category
20th Century Moroccan Moorish Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Fabric
$600 Sale Price
20% Off
Moroccan Vintage Gentleman Emerald Green Caftan
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Moroccan gentleman vintage emerald green caftan embellished with embroidered trim.
In Morocco, fashion preserves its traditional style inherited from gre...
Category
20th Century Moroccan Moorish Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Fabric
Moorish Style Decorative Red Throw Pillow by John Richard
By John Richard
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Middle Eastern Moorish style decorative throw pillow.
Luxury pillow in red, Pink and gold with an accent textile fragment in Venetian Fortuny style fabric in red and blue.
Decorati...
Category
20th Century American Moorish Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Fabric
Moroccan Kaftan in Kelly Green
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Elegant Moroccan caftan in Kelly green and orange embroidered.
circa 1970s.
This long maxi dress kaftan is embroidered and embellished entirely by hand.
...
Category
20th Century Moroccan Moorish Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Fabric
$760 Sale Price
20% Off
Moroccan Kaftan Maxi Dress Caftan Size Large Floral White and Gold
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Elegant Moroccan caftan white floral embroidered with gold trim,
circa 1970s.
This long maxi dress kaftan trim is embroidered and embellished entirely by hand.
One of a kind evening ...
Category
20th Century Moroccan Moorish Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Fabric
$520 Sale Price
20% Off
Moroccan White Kaftan Maxi Dress Caftan Size Large
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Elegant Moroccan caftan white floral embroidered with gold trim,
circa 1970s.
This long maxi dress kaftan trim is embroidered and embellished entirely by hand.
One of a kind evening Moroccan Middle Eastern gown.
The kaftan features a traditional neckline, with side slits and embellished sleeves.
In Morocco, fashion preserves its traditional style inherited from great civilizations that found their way to Northwest Africa, such as the Ottomans and the Moors.
Moroccan fashion has been recognized for its style and has garnered a reputation, winning awards in international fashion shows throughout Europe. Marrakech Bohemian, Yves Saint Laurent style.
Size medium to large.
Measurements:
Bust 44”.
Waist 46”.
Hips 46”.
Across shoulders 17”.
Sleeve length 20”.
Centre back length 54”.
Elegant vintage Moroccan caftan, Moorish Kaftan, circa 1970s.
This vintage long maxi dress kaftan is crafted in Morocco and tailored for a relaxed fit with wide sleeves
This long maxi dress kaftan is embroidered and embellished entirely by hand.
One of a kind evening Moroccan Middle Eastern gown.
The kaftan features a traditional neckline, embellished sleeves .
In Morocco, fashion preserves its traditional style inherited from great civilizations that found their way to Northwest Africa, such as the ottomans and the moors. Moroccan fashion has been recognized for its style and has garnered a reputation, winning awards in international fashion shows throughout Europe. Marrakech Bohemian, Yves Saint Laurent style.
The Moroccan kaftans are worn by men and women, at home or at Moroccan wedding or traditional ceremonies.
You can wear this traditional Moroccan caftan for your next Moroccan party, at the beach or to relax around the pool.
Unisex long Moroccan robe...
Category
20th Century Moroccan Moorish Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Fabric
$520 Sale Price
20% Off
Moroccan White Kaftan Maxi Dress Caftan Size Large
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Elegant Moroccan caftan white floral embroidered with gold trim.
This long maxi dress kaftan trim is embroidered and embellished entirely by hand.
One of a kind evening Moroccan Mi...
Category
20th Century Moroccan Moorish Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Fabric
$520 Sale Price
20% Off
Throw Decorative Turquoise Moorish Pillow Embellished with Sequins and Beads
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Throw decorative accent turquoise Moorish pillow embroidered and embellished with sequins with Moorish metallic threads, gold beads embroidery on turquoise.
Heavily embellished borde...
Category
20th Century Indian Moorish Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Fabric
Blue Vintage Moroccan Bohemian Caftan Size M
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Bohemian Moroccan caftan blue color embroidered with white threads.
circa 1980s.
This long maxi dress cotton summer kaftan is embroidered with traditional Moorish designs.
The kaftan...
Category
20th Century Moroccan Moorish Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Cotton
$360 Sale Price
20% Off
Moorish Moroccan Brass Side Table
Located in Chonburi, TH
This Moroccan Moorish brass tray table is a fine example of traditional craftsmanship and timeless design. The large circular tray is hand-hammered from solid brass, richly decorated...
Category
20th Century Moroccan Moorish Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Brass
Decorative Vintage Throw Pillow Made from Silk Sari Borders, India
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Decorative accent silk throw pillow made from vintage silk sari borders.
One of a kind silk pillow made from vintage saris in bold colors in red, green, gold, green, purple, metallic...
Category
20th Century Indian Moorish Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Fabric
Moroccan Vintage Kaftan Gentleman Yellow Gold Caftan Circa 1970
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Elegant Moroccan gentleman yellow gold vintage caftan.
Moroccan caftan yellow gold vintage gentleman kaftan circa 1970.
One of a kind custom Moroccan Middle Eastern gentleman vintage gown.
This vintage African kaftan features a traditional neckline, with side slits and embellished sleeves.
In Morocco, fashion preserves its traditional style inherited from great civilizations that found their way to Northwest Africa, such as the Ottomans and the Moors.
Moroccan fashion has been recognized for its style and has garnered a reputation, winning awards in international fashion shows throughout Europe. Marrakech Bohemian, Yves Saint Laurent style.
Size Large to Extra-Large.
Measurements:
Bust 50”.
Waist 52”.
Hips 52”.
Across shoulders 20”.
Sleeve length 19.5”.
Centre back length 58”.
Elegant vintage Moroccan caftan, Moorish Kaftan, circa 1970s.
This vintage long maxi dress kaftan is crafted in Morocco and tailored for a relaxed fit with wide sleeves
This long maxi dress kaftan is embroidered and embellished entirely by hand.
One of a kind evening Moroccan Middle Eastern gown.
The kaftan features a traditional neckline, embellished sleeves .
In Morocco, fashion preserves its traditional style inherited from great civilizations that found their way to Northwest Africa, such as the ottomans and the moors. Moroccan fashion has been recognized for its style and has garnered a reputation, winning awards in international fashion shows throughout Europe. Marrakech Bohemian, Yves Saint Laurent style.
The Moroccan kaftans are worn by men and women, at home or at Moroccan wedding or traditional ceremonies.
You can wear this traditional Moroccan caftan for your next Moroccan party, at the beach or to relax around the pool.
Unisex long Moroccan robe...
Category
20th Century Moroccan Moorish Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Fabric
$760 Sale Price
20% Off
Old Moroccan Urn
Located in Dallas, TX
A curved ceramic urn, crafted in Morroco.
Category
Late 19th Century Indian Antique Moorish Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
$2,860
Moorish asian art and furniture for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Moorish asian art and furniture for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the Late 20th Century, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage asian art and furniture created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include asian art and furniture, decorative objects, more furniture and collectibles and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with fabric, metal and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Moorish asian art and furniture made in a specific country, there are Asia, Africa, and North Africa pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original asian art and furniture, popular names associated with this style include Berber Tribes of Morocco, Rajhastani, and John Richard. It’s true that these talented designers have at times inspired knockoffs, but our experienced specialists have partnered with only top vetted sellers to offer authentic pieces that come with a buyer protection guarantee. Prices for asian art and furniture differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $55 and tops out at $8,500 while the average work can sell for $923.
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