Tesaurus d'Art i Arquitectura Getty Institute 0000-00-00 2024-01-24 15:40:44 en amboyna wood300265249amboyna General term for hard, patterned wood from any of several trees of the genus Pterocarpus that are native to southern Asia. Amboyna wood has a striped, curved or mottled grain that varies in color from pale yellow to a deep red. The medium texture polishes to a silky surface. It is used for veneer, inlay and decorative furniture. Amboyna burls are valued for veneers. The name, which dates to the 19th century, comes from Ambon island in Indonesia. amboina madera de amboina 2026-03-30 21:02:58