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This curious antique powder box has been crafted from the femur bone of a mammal. The organically shaped box features carvings all over of mythological scenes inspired by ancient Greece and acanthus leaf and wheat patterns. The narrow, upper post surmounting the box has a hole to the top, and the box features two metal rings to one side.
Details
- In the Style OfClassical Greek
- Place of origin
- Date of manufacture19th Century
- Period
- Materials and techniques
- ConditionGood.
- Dimensions
H 14.57 in. x W 3.94 in. x D 3.15 in.
H 37 cm x W 10 cm x D 8 cm
- Seller locationLondon, GB
- Seller reference number4637
- Reference numberLU95639527541
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