SNUFF BOX. HORN, WOOD, METAL. SPAIN, 1861.
Antiques - Miscellaneus / Other Objects
Reference: ZE351A
Shepherd's box. Carved horn, wood, metal. Spanish school, 1861. It presents inscriptions. An oval box made of carved horn in its natural color, with a wooden lid for reinforcement, decorated on the exterior with a series of engraved elements. An animal or monster appears on the base, while the lid features a monstrance or ostensorium with a cross in the center and a large pedestal with geometric elements, surrounded by angular shapes forming a frame. Beneath the horn hinge is the date of creation (1861), and between two bands of angular elements, an inscription (soy de francys / d inverted / un rhombo / poios), alluding to the owner (and possibly the craftsman) of the piece. This type of box, of folk tradition, was common in the past and was usually made by shepherds or cattle farmers themselves to store snuff or tobacco.
· Size: 7x4x4 cms.
900 €
