17th amber and ivory casket made in Königsberg
Amber box. Casket covered with amber pieces and pellets, later fitted out as rings with a small drawer.
The catch of the lid represents a lying putti in carved ivory.
Dimensions : 20 x 11,4 cm high 17,6 cm.
Germany probably Königsberg – XVIIth century.
Reference : D/amber box
Price on request.
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17th amber and ivory casket made in Königsberg.
17th amber and ivory casket made in Königsberg.
17th amber and ivory casket made in Königsberg.
17th amber and ivory casket made in Königsberg.
17th amber and ivory casket made in Königsberg.
17th amber and ivory casket made in Königsberg.
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