"Richly Decorated Wooden And Leather Casket/box - France - 17th Century"
A rectangular 17th-century wooden box covered in leather, richly decorated with metal studs forming geometric and floral motifs. The lid features a particularly elaborate ornamental composition, including the initials LDB, inlaid with small decorative studs. An antique metal handle is attached to the center of the lid. The front is fitted with a wrought-iron lock, typical of the period, and a vertical hasp. The sides and rim of the box show a deep patina and cracks in the leather, attesting to its age and use. The box is a fine example of a 17th-century travel or personal chest, combining functionality with refined decoration. 
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