The back has four panels, in each of which is an arabesque design in coloured silks and gold cord or braid.

In front of them lay a great square court, paved with many-coloured marbles laid out in a labyrinth of arabesque design.

Handsome carved doorways open from the street, and the doors are panelled in bold arabesque design, or enriched by metal studs and knockers of bronze.

With contemporary Arabesque designs, the rooms are comfortable and inviting.

Charpentier is seated on a canopy surrounded by furniture, flowers; under foot a carpet with arabesque designs.

Gold and scarlet in arabesque designs gleamed upon the walls, with gilt dragons and monsters writhing along cornices and out of corners.