Snuff Box Made Of Corrozo Wood Carved With An Ancient Scene
small snuff box from the Charles Dix period, oblong in shape opening on the top, in Corrozo wood, it is decorated with a sculpture representing an antique scene, Psyche looking at the sleeping cupid. The dried fruits of the Phytelephas Macrocarpa palm tree give a very hard wood. It comes from the Amazonian forests and was discovered in 1798.
300 €
Period: 19th century
Style: Other Style
Condition: Good condition
Material: Corozo
Length: 8.5cm
Width: 4cm
Reference (ID): 1637899
Availability: In stock
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