A superb 16th Century Spanish chestnut coffer. The impressive front is carved with two sunburst roundels with a face in the centre of the sun. Also two carved stylised trees with sun tops bearing crosses flanking a central carving of necklace with a heart and two feeding birds. The original plinth is carved with feeding birds and flowers. Original lock.
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Stock No. MARH0132
Dimensions:
63.5" wide, 30" tall, 21.5" deep
Origin: Spain
Date: 1560-1580
Price: on application
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