Antique Wooden Box With Lid Decorated With A Spider - Art Deco Period

Antique wooden box with lid decorated with a spider - Art Deco

Period Refined antique turned wooden box, circular in shape, characterized by exquisite craftsmanship.

The body features a spiral-shaped engraved decoration, with thin, clear incisions that create an elegant color contrast with the warm wood tone.

The lid is a patinated metal plate with concentric incisions and a central figurative appliqué depicting a stylized metal spider, giving the object a strong symbolic and decorative value.

Spider Symbolism:

* Creation and Destiny: The spider's web is seen as the cosmos, the spider as the creator (Great Mother, weaving goddesses).

* Luck and Prosperity: In many cultures (Roman, Chinese), it brings good luck, money, and good news.

* Wisdom and Creativity: It represents acumen, ingenuity, patience, and precision.

* Order and Connection: The spider weaves order from chaos, the thread is a bridge between earth and sky.

The natural patina of time testifies to the authenticity and age of the object, making it particularly attractive to collectors and lovers of applied art. Ideal as a collector's item, a study object, or a decorative element with great personality. Period: Early 20th century Materials: Turned wood, metal Condition: Good, with signs consistent with age and use Dimensions: Diameter 11 cm - Height 5.5 cm A rare object with a remarkable aesthetic presence, perfect for enriching an antique collection or a refined interior.