Rare embossed-leather pyxis with a wooden core - 16th century - Leather, Wood - 1550-1600
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Selected by Clément Floch
Has 20 years of experience trading curios, including 15 years with a leading French dealer.
Estimate € 1,600 - € 2,000
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Description from the seller
Rare embossed-leather pyxis with a wooden core, 16th century
Rare 16th-century pyxis box, consisting of a wooden core wholly covered in embossed leather. The decoration comprises reserves with foliate motifs on an amati ground, separated by fine vertical borders that extend onto the lid and the body. This type of object was intended to protect and transport a pyxis containing the sacred species.
The apex knob has been replaced long ago. The piece shows minor losses and old restorations, in keeping with its age and use.
Provenance: Larminet-Davioud Collection, Lille.
The photographs are an integral part of the object description and complement its presentation. Please examine them carefully before making any engagement.
The object will be carefully packed and shipped with a tracking number to ensure fast and secure delivery.
Happy bidding
Seller's Story
The Sanctuary of Curiosities was born from a deep passion for sacred art, devotional objects, and ancient curiosities, witnesses to a rich spiritual and cultural history. Each item offered is the result of meticulous research, carefully sourced across Europe, respecting its authenticity, rarity, and condition.
We are committed to selecting only meaningful objects, with special attention paid to details, materials, and provenance. Our approach is guided by respect for religious heritage and the desire to pass on these fragments of the sacred to passionate collectors, enlightened amateurs, or places of reflection.
Each item is carefully examined, documented, and packaged with the utmost care to ensure a calm, professional, and respectful shopping experience.
Translated by Google TranslateRare embossed-leather pyxis with a wooden core, 16th century
Rare 16th-century pyxis box, consisting of a wooden core wholly covered in embossed leather. The decoration comprises reserves with foliate motifs on an amati ground, separated by fine vertical borders that extend onto the lid and the body. This type of object was intended to protect and transport a pyxis containing the sacred species.
The apex knob has been replaced long ago. The piece shows minor losses and old restorations, in keeping with its age and use.
Provenance: Larminet-Davioud Collection, Lille.
The photographs are an integral part of the object description and complement its presentation. Please examine them carefully before making any engagement.
The object will be carefully packed and shipped with a tracking number to ensure fast and secure delivery.
Happy bidding
Seller's Story
The Sanctuary of Curiosities was born from a deep passion for sacred art, devotional objects, and ancient curiosities, witnesses to a rich spiritual and cultural history. Each item offered is the result of meticulous research, carefully sourced across Europe, respecting its authenticity, rarity, and condition.
We are committed to selecting only meaningful objects, with special attention paid to details, materials, and provenance. Our approach is guided by respect for religious heritage and the desire to pass on these fragments of the sacred to passionate collectors, enlightened amateurs, or places of reflection.
Each item is carefully examined, documented, and packaged with the utmost care to ensure a calm, professional, and respectful shopping experience.
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Era
1400-1900
Object name
Rare embossed-leather pyxis with a wooden core - 16th century
Weight
0 g
Material
Leather, Wood
Country of origin
France
Height
11.4 cm
Width
7 cm
Depth
7 cm
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
Estimated period
1550-1600
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