Box - St. Lucia wood – 18th century - Lot 10

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Box - St. Lucia wood – 18th century - Lot 10
Box - St. Lucia wood – 18th century A round box made of St. Lucia wood (Prunus mahaleb), finely turned and carved in relief. The lid is adorned with a depiction of Leda and the swan, an episode from Greek mythology showing Leda in the company of Zeus, who has transformed himself into a swan, surrounded by a decorative motif of foliage, trees, and birds. The interior is lined with tortoiseshell. This type of box, prized for the finesse of its turning and the characteristic scent of Saint Lucia wood, was produced in Europe during the 18th century as a toiletries box or presentation case. The lid no longer closes perfectly. It has an old crack in the wood as well as minor chips and signs of normal wear. Details: Diameter: 8 cm – Height: 4 cm.
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