A north Italian circular tortoiseshell box with a wood micro-carving probably by Giuseppe Maria Bonzanigo depicting an urn with rams' heads and a large bouquet in the lid, Turin, late 18th Century

a label inside the lid inscribed: Opera personala di Gius. Maria Bonzanigo 1744-1899 dictate in black ink

Overall the condition of the box is very good. There is some minor wear and dirt consistent with age. There are some minor chips and irregularities due to naturally occurring inclusions to the box. The glass is framed by a ring of tortoiseshell which is cracked and slightly warped. There is a small area of restoration to the foliage around the book on the right side of the micro carving.
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