Antique Arabesque Polychrome Lidded Box / Chest, 19th C.

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DESCRIPTION: An exotic and intricately painted polychrome lidded wood chest of Italian Arabesque design. The body is decorated with carved architectural form arches and columns on three sides with intricately painted geometric and floral designs on a red ground. The back is also painted and has a large center pomegranate medallion with floral designs. Rising on turned feet, a scalloped apron forms the base; the hinged lid conceals open storage. Some paint loss and separation to wood. DIMENSIONS: 20.5" high, 22" wide x 14" deep. <div id='rater_target1397628'></div>

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