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Antique Bridal Box with Tulips
Ref: 5652
Small cedar pine wood marriage chest, Ottoman or Greek, tulips were cultivated by the wealthy in this part of Europe from the Renaissance and so were a potent cultural symbol but for the villagers they also saw them growing wild in the mountains around them, dear to their hearts & associated with love & passion, it was customary to decorate bridal boxes with them. Neat size, good condition for age, clean.
Eastern Mediterranean/Cyprus c.1890
H: 42cm (16.5in)
W: 91cm (35.8in)
D: 43cm (16.9in)
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