Italian box, ca.1860.

Italian box, ca.1860.
Ebonized wood and hard stones.
It has slight flaws in the moldings on the sides.
Measurements: 6.5 x 23 x 17.5 cm.

Italian made rectangular box with a wooden core and exterior surfaces in ebonized wood. On the lid there is a beautiful bouquet of flowers made with the technique of "pietre dure" or "hard stones", which consists of inlaying semi-precious stones in the form of mosaics. Sensual red and white corollas stand out against the black background. The profile of the lid and the sides of the case are decorated with decorative moldings.