Box (2) - Ceramic - hand-painted
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Two-object lot comprising a hand-painted ceramic box from 1950–1960 in black and white with gold details, 21 × 10 × 11 cm and 1 kg, and a hand-carved black soapstone hippo-shaped storage box from Kenya with white tribal motifs.
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Hand-decorated ceramic box, featuring a black striped finish and gold details, enriched on the lid and main body with paintings depicting feather gradients. The structure is ceramic with a dark glaze or varnish and edges finished in gold tones. The geometric striped motif contrasts with the feathers painted in delicate color shading.
Excellent for storing costume jewelry or various objects. In perfect condition with no chips or breaks.
Dimensions: cm 21 x 10 x 11; weight 1 kg
Hippo-shaped storage box in black soapstone, hand-carved in Kenya.
It features intricate white tribal motifs painted on the surface. The item is a decorative piece.
Hippos, guardians of rivers, are highly territorial animals that fiercely defend their own water source. In various cultures, since the times of Ancient Egypt, the water-associated animal has taken on a deep symbolic value linked to protection, fertility and rebirth.
Dimensions: cm 13 x 8 x 8; weight 770 g
Hand-decorated ceramic box, featuring a black striped finish and gold details, enriched on the lid and main body with paintings depicting feather gradients. The structure is ceramic with a dark glaze or varnish and edges finished in gold tones. The geometric striped motif contrasts with the feathers painted in delicate color shading.
Excellent for storing costume jewelry or various objects. In perfect condition with no chips or breaks.
Dimensions: cm 21 x 10 x 11; weight 1 kg
Hippo-shaped storage box in black soapstone, hand-carved in Kenya.
It features intricate white tribal motifs painted on the surface. The item is a decorative piece.
Hippos, guardians of rivers, are highly territorial animals that fiercely defend their own water source. In various cultures, since the times of Ancient Egypt, the water-associated animal has taken on a deep symbolic value linked to protection, fertility and rebirth.
Dimensions: cm 13 x 8 x 8; weight 770 g
Details
Era
1900-2000
Weight
0 kg
Title additional information
hand-painted
Number of objects
2
Country of origin
Italy
Material
Ceramic
Colour
Black, White
Condition
Excellent condition: barely used with minimal signs of wear
Height
0 cm
Width
0 cm
Depth
0 cm
Estimated period
1950-1960
