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A striking oak sarcophagus chest or dowry box, modelled on Roman stone tombs, typical of the Baranya highlands in Hungary and Croatia, and in the typical brown and black colouring and geometric decoration. Being oak not softwood as most were this was is in an excellent state of preservation. A classic of Hungarian folk art.
Transdanubia 19th cent
H: 90cm (35.4in)
W: 100cm (39.4in)
D: 52cm (20.5in)
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