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Period: Mid-17th Century
Japanese Antique Buddhist Shrine Box "Zushi", Edo Period '1603-1868'
Japanese Antique Buddhist Shrine Box "Zushi", Edo Period '1603-1868'

Japanese Antique Buddhist Shrine Box "Zushi", Edo Period '1603-1868'

$680

Japanese Antique Buddhist Shrine Box "Zushi", Edo Period '1603-1868'

Located in Hitachiomiya-shi, 08

This antique Buddhist shrine box was crafted in the Edo Period (1603-1868). Known in Japan as a “Zushi,” it served as a small sanctuary to enshrine Buddhist figures, scriptures, or ...

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Japanese Edo Antique Mid-17th Century Boxes

Materials

Cedar

17th Century Italian Ballot Voting Urn Carved Blue and Red Painted Wood
17th Century Italian Ballot Voting Urn Carved Blue and Red Painted Wood

17th Century Italian Ballot Voting Urn Carved Blue and Red Painted Wood

$3,230

17th Century Italian Ballot Voting Urn Carved Blue and Red Painted Wood

Located in Milano, MI

Antique Italian ballot urn shaped wooden box, carved and painted, coming from Tuscany, Monte San Savino near Arezzo in Central Italy. This ballot urn is an excellent example of a 17th century wooden voting box...

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Italian Baroque Antique Mid-17th Century Boxes

Materials

Pine

Circa 1650 Sheet Iron Money Chest from Southern Germany with Wooden Stand
Circa 1650 Sheet Iron Money Chest from Southern Germany with Wooden Stand

Circa 1650 Sheet Iron Money Chest from Southern Germany with Wooden Stand

$5,900

Circa 1650 Sheet Iron Money Chest from Southern Germany with Wooden Stand

Located in Dallas, TX

In 15th and 16th century Europe, the works of blacksmiths from southern Germany were known far and wide. Demand for products by these skilled metal workers spread as far as the Scandinavian countries. Perhaps one of the most intriguing items that was produced by these workshops was the iron money...

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German Baroque Antique Mid-17th Century Boxes

Materials

Iron

Renaissance Revival Damacened and Bronze Casket
Renaissance Revival Damacened and Bronze Casket

Renaissance Revival Damacened and Bronze Casket

$3,800

Renaissance Revival Damacened and Bronze Casket

Located in Essex, MA

With a domed hinged lid and bail handle over a conforming case decorated overall with figures in Renaissance dress. Bun feet. Provenance; David and P...

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European Renaissance Revival Antique Mid-17th Century Boxes

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Bronze

Italian Renaissance Walnut Bible Box
Italian Renaissance Walnut Bible Box

Italian Renaissance Walnut Bible Box

$3,828

Italian Renaissance Walnut Bible Box

Located in Viterbo, VT

Bible box hand-crafted in Italy in the mid 1600s using walnut. The box is still in fantastic shape and has a gorgeous patina. On three sides it is decorated with beautiful hand-carve...

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Italian Renaissance Antique Mid-17th Century Boxes

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Walnut

Italian 17th Century Primitive Collection Box
Italian 17th Century Primitive Collection Box

Italian 17th Century Primitive Collection Box

$4,750

Italian 17th Century Primitive Collection Box

Located in Round Top, TX

A rare and unique church collection box from Northern Italy. Beautifully constructed from thick planks of walnut with intriguing carving detail. A wonde...

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Italian Antique Mid-17th Century Boxes

Materials

Walnut

Casket, German, Baroque, painted, Vivien Leigh, Laurence Olivier, Notley Priory
Casket, German, Baroque, painted, Vivien Leigh, Laurence Olivier, Notley Priory

Casket, German, Baroque, painted, Vivien Leigh, Laurence Olivier, Notley Priory

$9,606

Casket, German, Baroque, painted, Vivien Leigh, Laurence Olivier, Notley Priory

Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK

This charming and unusual casket injects a romantic atmosphere into any interior. It has survived in impeccable condition with acceptable wear to the painted surface which signifies its age and use. It is a conversation piece, a piece of acting history, bought by Vivien Leigh and Laurence Olivier...

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German Baroque Antique Mid-17th Century Boxes

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Oak

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H 2.5 in W 3.5 in D 3 in

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