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19th Century Maritime Nautical Sailor Folk Art Carved Cassia Pod Nut Curiosity

$961.88
£695
€821.84
CA$1,316.60
A$1,474.66
CHF 767.31
MX$17,909.65
NOK 9,727.60
SEK 9,178.72
DKK 6,132.10
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About the Item

We believe this to be a cassia pod, and likely picked up by a sailor on his travels in the mid to late 19th century. The pod has been hollowed out with two hinged doors and external clasp, within a set of three shelves, a mirror type backing to the interior. Each shelf has an array of carved bone vessels and pots. One half of the stork looks as its been detached at some point, a wonderful little curiosity created to abstain the boredom of being at sea for months on end. 9.5cm in height 9.5cm in width when open 5.5cm in depth when closed
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 3.75 in (9.5 cm)Width: 3.75 in (9.5 cm)Depth: 2.17 in (5.5 cm)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    19th
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Lowestoft, GB
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU4612143809612

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