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Vintage wooden box decorated with pyrography, also called pokerwork or woodburning. A lady portrait surrounded by floral and leaf motifs appears on both the outside and inside of the lid. Geometric decoration continues around the shallow box sides.
The design has an Art Nouveau / turn-of-the-century appearance, but the maker, precise production date, wood species, country of origin and original intended use have not been established. No specific artist or manufacturer attribution is claimed.
Condition: surface scratches, marks and discoloration; rubbed and darkened edges/corners, small edge chips/nicks, and visible gaps or misalignment at the lid and corners. Metal hardware shows tarnish/oxidation. The back has a handwritten pencil notation. Repair history and the security of the hardware/closure have not been established. Please examine all seven photos for the actual condition.
Includes only the one empty box pictured. Measurements and weight are unconfirmed; no exact dimensions are claimed.