Swedish Marriage Box
Swedish Marriage Box
$3,400
Description
A Swedish dowry box presented to the bride by her parents on the occasion of her marriage, decorated with homemade pigments in traditional folk-art patterns in faded grey blues and salmon pinks on a wave painted ground, having desirable flat top with blacksmith-made wrought iron strap hinges. Old shrinkage gap in top. A beautiful decorative piece.
Additional information
| Dimensions | 18.75 × 27 × 11 in |
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| Condition | Good antique condition – shrinkage gap in top as pictured |
| Country | Sweden |
| Material | painted wood |
| Period | Mid 19th Century |
