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Shepherd's box or snuff box. Carved antler or horn. Spain, 1861.

About the Item

Pastoral box. Carved antler, wood, metal. Spanish school, 1861. Submit registrations. Oval box made of antler carved in its color, with wood on the lid to reinforce it, decorated on the outside with a series of engraved elements. An animal or monster appears at the base, on the lid a monstrance or monstrance with a cross in the center and a large base with geometric elements, surrounded by angular shapes acting as a frame. Under the antler hinge is the date of creation of the piece (1861) and, between two bands of angular elements, an inscription (soy de francys / inverted d / a rhombus / poios), alluding to the owner (and possibly craftsman) of the work. This type of boxes, of popular tradition, were common in ancient times and were usually made by shepherds or ranchers themselves to store snuff or tobacco. · Size: 7x4x4 cms International Buyers – Please Note: for those articles that need Export Permits (those older than 100 years), the obtaining of the Permit will be processed without additional expenses (if you choose the seller sends it to you), but the period for the obtention of it may vary from 10 to 35 days.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 1.58 in (4 cm)Width: 2.76 in (7 cm)Depth: 1.58 in (4 cm)
  • Style:
    Neoclassical Revival (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1861
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses. Minor structural damages. Minor fading.
  • Seller Location:
    Madrid, ES
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: ze351a1stDibs: LU2951340579122

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