Purera; France, c. 1870

Purera; France, c. 1870
Oak wood, brass and silver-plated bronze.
Measurements: 15,5 x 24,5 x 18,5 cm.

Wooden cigar box with capacity for twenty pieces. In the shape of a doghouse, with the animal sticking its head out of the front of it, the gabled roof hides the cigar deposit.

Throughout history, tobacco has played a significant role in various cultures, not only as a consumer product, but also as a ritual, economic and social symbol. Its introduction into Europe after contact with America marked the beginning of a practice that soon spread globally, influencing everything from aristocratic customs to popular rituals. In this context, objects used for smoking, such as pipes, acquired a relevance that transcended their practical functionality.