Casket - Copper, Wood, Glass
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19th / Early 20th Century Moroccan (Fez) Copper-Clad Dowry Chest – Sunduq – Pitched Roof Lid
omschrijving:
Traditional Moroccan bridal dowry chest (Sunduq), originating from the Fez / Meknes region, manufactured in the late 19th – early 20th century.
The chest is built around a wooden core (likely cedar) and is fully clad with hand-hammered copper, attached with decorative copper nails.
The architectural pitched-roof lid and the green glass inserts are characteristic of Fez artisanal production.
This type of chest was traditionally used for storing textiles, jewelry and valuable possessions within the bridal trousseau.
Features:
Hand-hammered copper
Decorative copper-nail construction
Green glass inserts
Robust, restrained finish
Weight: 20 kg
Dimensions: Length: 60 cm
Width: 40 cm
Height: 45 cm
Origin: Fez region, Morocco
Dating: circa 1890–1925
The chest is in good authentic condition with a natural patina appropriate to its age.
Worldwide shipping available.
Worldwide shipping mogelijk.
19th / Early 20th Century Moroccan (Fez) Copper-Clad Dowry Chest – Sunduq – Pitched Roof Lid
omschrijving:
Traditional Moroccan bridal dowry chest (Sunduq), originating from the Fez / Meknes region, manufactured in the late 19th – early 20th century.
The chest is built around a wooden core (likely cedar) and is fully clad with hand-hammered copper, attached with decorative copper nails.
The architectural pitched-roof lid and the green glass inserts are characteristic of Fez artisanal production.
This type of chest was traditionally used for storing textiles, jewelry and valuable possessions within the bridal trousseau.
Features:
Hand-hammered copper
Decorative copper-nail construction
Green glass inserts
Robust, restrained finish
Weight: 20 kg
Dimensions: Length: 60 cm
Width: 40 cm
Height: 45 cm
Origin: Fez region, Morocco
Dating: circa 1890–1925
The chest is in good authentic condition with a natural patina appropriate to its age.
Worldwide shipping available.
Worldwide shipping mogelijk.
Details
Era
1400-1900
Weight
20 kg
Material
Copper, Glass, Wood
Style
Antique
Condition
Fair condition - heavily used & with possibly minor parts missing
Height
45 cm
Width
60 cm
Depth
40 cm
Estimated period
1900-1915, 1850-1900
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