Painted Cardboard Powder Box – Military Scenes – Louis XV Period, 18th Century

Cardboard powder box decorated with military scenes – Louis XV period, 18th century

Cylindrical cardboard powder box from the Louis XV period, adorned with a polychrome decoration featuring 18th-century military scenes.
The rim features a succession of soldiers in uniform, horsemen, men holding swords, a soldier firing a gun, a flag bearer, and a drummer. The edge of the lid is adorned with a frieze of flowers and foliage.
The top features a pastoral scene animated by figures and animals in a wooded landscape.
The interior, lined with a beautiful bright red, is particularly well-preserved given its age.

Condition: The box has a beautiful antique patina, with some wear on the decoration and a few small chips, particularly along the edges. The colors on the lid are more faded than those of the military scenes, which remain clearly visible.

Dimensions: diameter 8 cm; height 6.9 cm.
Period: 18th century, Louis XV.

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