An Italian baroque carved cypress box Umbria, 17th century

of rectangular outline with hinged top decorated on the reverse with penwork on a stippled ground depicting a seascape and figures on a balcony flanked by a pair of satyrs, the interior with a tray raised on a molded base.

Old marks, dents and age cracks with minor chips to the top. The interior in overall good condition with minor cracks and marks along the hinges. Minor worm damage to the left corner. In otherwise good condition.
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A similar example said to be made in Bettona (Perugia) in Umbria is illustrated, G. Cantelli, Il Mobile Umbro, illustrated p. 111, fig. 95.