Carved, lacquered, and painted wooden casket. Northern Europe, 19th century. - Casket - Wood

Carved, lacquered, and painted wooden casket. Northern Europe, 19th century.

26 x 20 x 16 cm (h).

A small, carved wooden casket, entirely lacquered in black and hand-decorated with polychrome floral motifs—featuring orange and red flowers amidst green foliage. The lid, bordered by a gilded beaded frame, opens on hinges to reveal an interior of natural wood. The front features an original hook-style latch flanked by two floral motifs, while the lower section contains two small drawers fitted with ring handles. The sides are adorned with further floral decorations and include handles for carrying. The base has a shaped, undulating profile. Original metal hardware.

Condition report: In good condition; shows general wear consistent with its age.


This item is sold with a certificate of authenticity with legal validity.
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- All shipments are handled with professional packaging. The frame, if present, is to be understood as a gift and therefore its structural integrity during transport is not guaranteed.

Note for non-Italian buyers: This work has not yet obtained the certificate of free export from Italy, is-sued by the Superintendency of Cultural Heritage, which certifies that the work does not belong to the Italian cultural heritage and may therefore be freely exported. The regulations in force from 2026 pro-vide for reduced processing times for works with a declared value below €50,000, at the discretion of the expert committee: typically 2-3 weeks from the submission of the request. All costs related to this procedure are included in the price.

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