South America, Alto Peru (now Bolivia), 18th century | Shell-form Box, Coquera

South America, Alto Peru (now Bolivia)
18th century
Shell-form Box, Coquera

carved and pierced hardwood, silver-metal
16cm. high, 28cm. wide, 24.5cm. deep; 6¼in., 11in., 9¾in.
Carved in Moxos or Chiquitos, circa 1770.

Condition Report:
Finely worked and in overall good condition. Typical wear to internal painted decoration and rubbing to exterior which is of a pleasing appearamnce. Clasp to lockplate lacking, probably formerly hinged. With applied baise to the base.

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