A rare stone chest shaped like a book, crafted circa 1780-1830
Made of solid carved Swedish limestone (Öland) with a top nobb in alabaster.
The craftsmanship of this heavy piece is truly exquisite, it shows the level of detail and the considerable amount of time and skill to accomplish such a object.
Its a rare beauty crafted from Swedish stone.
Different models of similar chests exist in Bohuslän as early as the 1800s and are represented in museums.
Heigth: 14 cm/5.5 inch
Width: 20.5 cm/8 inch
Depth: 17 cm/6.6 inch
