Box with tulip and hearts motif in book form

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Box carved of solid wood with a horizontal slide lid incorporated in the front cover. The decoration consists mostly of chip-carved geometric patterns, as well as two entwined hearts on the back. The lid is carved with a tulip and heart motif in relief, while the spine includes three raised and decorated bands. The sides are left plain, except for two false clasps on the foredge.. -- description by Mindell Dubansky in consultation with Lynn Heckman.

Box with tulip and hearts motif in book form

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Box with tulip and hearts motif in book form
Box with tulip and hearts motif in book form
Box with tulip and hearts motif in book form
Box with tulip and hearts motif in book form

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