Null Cast, cut and engraved brass box. In imitation of a wood and iron box, it f…

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Cast, cut and engraved brass box. In imitation of a wood and iron box, it features lanceolate hinges, a humpback lock, a cut-out plinth, a lid with scalloped edge, a top handle and even an interior eclipette; date 1542 inscribed in a phylactery on the lid; key. Germanic countries, second quarter of the 16th century, 1542 H. 9.8 cm W. 16.5 cm - D. 9.7 cm (minor restorations, later key)

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Cast, cut and engraved brass box. In imitation of a wood and iron box, it features lanceolate hinges, a humpback lock, a cut-out plinth, a lid with scalloped edge, a top handle and even an interior eclipette; date 1542 inscribed in a phylactery on the lid; key. Germanic countries, second quarter of the 16th century, 1542 H. 9.8 cm W. 16.5 cm - D. 9.7 cm (minor restorations, later key)

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