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Box, Northern Italy, late 17th centurys

Height x width x depth: 9 x 16.8 x 11.5 cm
in oak and rosewood with rich decorations in tortoiseshell (hawksbill sea turtle, Eretmochelys imbricata, Cheloniidae) and metal.
The structure is solid and compact, with a slightly raised lid with a frame and profiles emphasised by thin metal edging. The decoration, distributed over all visible surfaces, consists of stylised floral and plant motifs, rosettes and volutes. The base is supported by four small spherical feet, which lighten the mass of the box and give it an elegant and precious appearance.
This lot, accompanied by an expertise issued by Ce.S.Ar Centro studi archeometici, is only available for sale with shipments within the European Union. (expertise Ce.S.Ar. 2025-256)
Provenance:
Count Luigi Rigi Luperti collection.
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