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Gilded Leather Box With Small Metal Inlays—northern Italy, 16th Century; High Renaissance, 17th Century

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Travel or messenger case with a domed lid, featuring a wooden core covered in fawn-colored leather and adorned with rich embossed decoration: geometric patterns, a stag’s profile, and stylized coats of arms featuring a cross. Central wrought-iron handle; the interior was originally lined with red velvet.

Northern Italy, 17th century.

Dimensions: length 33 cm - height 13 cm - depth 19 cm.

The item is in its original condition, showing patina and signs of wear (scratches and areas where the leather is missing, as visible in the photos). The lock mechanism is missing; the keyhole on the front is a later replacement.

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