Box - silver-plated metal - Tea holder with engraved ornament.

Silver-plated metal tea box – Moroccan production – incised decoration – second half of the 20th century

Detailed description
Elegant oriental-style tea box, made of silver-plated metal with rich incised and embossed floral and arabesque motifs. The octagonal shape, central medallions with repoussé work, decorative side rings, and spherical feet clearly evoke the North African artisanal tradition, particularly Moroccan. The hinged lid features a turned knob and concentric incised decorations. The interior is smooth and silvered, with a natural patina consistent with its age. The piece shows artisanal workmanship, with slight irregularities typical of manual production, an element that reinforces its authenticity.

Technical features
Material: silver-plated metal
Technique: manual incision and embossing
Shape: octagonal
Lid: hinged with knob
Handles: decorative side rings
Feet: four spherical feet
Origin: Probable Morocco
Period: second half of the 20th century (c. 1960–1975)
Dimensions: 15.5x14.5x17.5 cm (h)
Weight: 0.892 kg

Conditions
Good overall condition.
Normal signs of ageing, light tarnish and small surface abrasions consistent with age and use.
Interior with natural patina. Stable structure. Please view the photographs carefully as they form an integral part of the description.

Curiosity
Objects like this were often used as tea chests or decorative containers in traditional North African homes and were later produced for the European market as oriental-style furnishings.

Shipping
Careful and professional packaging.
Tracked shipment with courier.