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A good 19th century marriage or dowry box from South Eastern Hungary painted pine with painted panels to front describing flowers, with decorative borders, compass circles, and date, in blue, red, green and white. Overpainted in red at later date removal revealed compass circles to the bracket feet so the piece is packed full of positive imagery promoting good fortune.
South Eastern Hungary c.1880s
H: 59.5cm (23.4in)
W: 116cm (45.7in)
D: 59cm (23.2in)
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