WOODEN SPICE BOX. HAND PAINTED. S.XVIII

Description:
- Beautiful hand-painted wooden box. From the 18th century.
- It has a medium large size, with a rather homemade opening mechanism. Made in two pieces, base and lid.
- It is a spice box, that is to say, it was a box used to put all kinds of spices and other foodstuffs dedicated to cooking.
- It is hand-painted in bright colours such as red, yellow and black. The colours have been kept in very good condition.
- The box is divided into two compartments, with small holes in each compartment.
- It has a simple and very elegant design. Painted with floral motifs.
- We think it has its origin in the Asian area, possibly India, with a design that is closer to their style.
- No distinctive mark or contrast has been found that could provide information on where it was made, the maker's details, or any other information.

Conservation and Damage:
- The box is in a perfect state of preservation.
- It retains a spectacular period patina.
- It has minor knocks and scuffs due to age.
- In one of the compartments, there is a graft in the wood, probably due to a knot.
- The object shows the wear and tear typical of it's age.

Comments:
- Both the measurements and the weight are approximate.
- Very interesting as a collector's item and as a decorative element.
- The tones of the colours in the photos are not the same as the tones of the real colours.
- The object for sale is the one that corresponds to the photos. The description is not a detailed exposition of it.
- The data provided here are personal opinions not contrasted.