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WRITING BOX
Wood, Tortoiseshell, Bone and Iron
Mexico, 17th century
36,5 x 35 x 11,5 cm
A shallow writing box with square lid, decorated with a fine wood, tortoiseshell and bone inlay work where a Flemish and possibly Mudejar influence may be detected. The inside of the lid is painted with an image of Saint Anthony with the Infant Jesus. |
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