Small Renaissance Box, Bone And Fruitwood Inlaid

Charming rectangular box, on four small ball feet; 3 sides are inlaid in frames, including the facade decorated with a variation of the Maltese cross quite successful. Domed lid is also superbly inlaid of bone, forming a complicated parquet floor. Hinges and latches are made of iron  wire. Inside, a beautiful paper decorated with gold brocade on a vermilion background.
Provincial, Mediterranean work probably Italian, high quality primitive late 16th or early 17th century.
Condition: superb at 95%, little Part of the wood inside changed. (photo) Take a good look at the photos ....
Dimensions: 19cm x 13.5cm x 9.5cm. Insured and tracked shipping from France, 
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