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three wooden containers with designs on them on a white surfacepair of small wooden containers with a picture of a man and a woman on them
MILLON

243 - Message box, Europe, c. 1760
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Estimate €60 - €80
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Description
Message box, Europe, c. 1760 Message box or ‘love note’ made of wood and bone, with a double-opening design, painted with a washerwoman carrying a tub on her head as she leaves a village. The second panel depicts a couple frolicking in a rural setting. L. 12.8 cm, D. 2.2 cm (signs of wear, a crack, a small chip)
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About the sale Biennale – Classical Centuries & Tableware
Auction location
Auction time 09/16/2026 at 2:00 PM
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