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SPAIN, LATE 15TH/EARLY 16TH CENTURY
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A NASRID OR POST-NASRID WOODEN CASKET
SPAIN, LATE 15TH/EARLY 16TH CENTURY
On four squat bulbous ivory feet, of rectangular form, the top and sides inlaid with two rows of radiating motifs within a central rectangular panel, the borders with a strap inlaid with lozenges flanked with bands of lozenges forming four squares at each corner, each highlighted with an eight-pointed star on octagonal ivory ground; the front composed of three drawers, the upper drawers inlaid with rosettes within eight-pointed star patterns on ivory ground, the lower drawer with a register of similar motifs surrounded by a circular band of triangles contained in octagonal medallions, each with ivory knops; the back with intricate interlocked straps enclosing further radiating patterns, the edges inlaid with ivory and dark hardwood wedges
8 7/8 x 12 3/8 x 5 7/8in. (22.5 x 31.5 x 15cm.)
SPAIN, LATE 15TH/EARLY 16TH CENTURY
On four squat bulbous ivory feet, of rectangular form, the top and sides inlaid with two rows of radiating motifs within a central rectangular panel, the borders with a strap inlaid with lozenges flanked with bands of lozenges forming four squares at each corner, each highlighted with an eight-pointed star on octagonal ivory ground; the front composed of three drawers, the upper drawers inlaid with rosettes within eight-pointed star patterns on ivory ground, the lower drawer with a register of similar motifs surrounded by a circular band of triangles contained in octagonal medallions, each with ivory knops; the back with intricate interlocked straps enclosing further radiating patterns, the edges inlaid with ivory and dark hardwood wedges
8 7/8 x 12 3/8 x 5 7/8in. (22.5 x 31.5 x 15cm.)
Special notice
Prospective purchasers are advised that several countries prohibit the importation of property containing materials from endangered species, including but not limited to coral, ivory and tortoiseshell. Accordingly, prospective purchasers should familiarize themselves with relevant customs regulations prior to bidding if they intend to import this lot into another country.