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Open a larger version of the following image in a popup: Trunk or Portable Writing Desk, 17th century
Open a larger version of the following image in a popup: Trunk or Portable Writing Desk, 17th century
Open a larger version of the following image in a popup: Trunk or Portable Writing Desk, 17th century
Open a larger version of the following image in a popup: Trunk or Portable Writing Desk, 17th century

Trunk or Portable Writing Desk, 17th century

Vice-Regency of Peru.
Cedar and fruit tree wood.
Clasp and keyhole, handle and hinges made of hammered wrought iron.
55 x 84 x 40 cm
86 x 84 x 71 cm (opened)
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A fantastic trunk or travel bureau; a portable piece of furniture consisting of a prismatic box and domed lid made of cedar wood. Delicately inlaid with marquetry featuring geometric and floral motifs, this exquisitely fine work was executed in dark and light woods from fruit trees such as the orange, pear and lemon, amongst others.

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