Astrological Casket Trinket Box

Discussion in 'Antique Discussion' started by kardinalisimo, Aug 30, 2015.

  1. kardinalisimo

    kardinalisimo Well-Known Member

    Another piece I had some time and posted before on the other forum.
    The metal is soft. Lead? The fake verdigris and the crude casting makes it most likely recent decorative piece? Mexico? Any idea of the symbols?
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    kardinalisimo, Aug 30, 2015
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  2. verybrad

    verybrad Well-Known Member

    Think this is modernist. Think Miro' as to design inspiration.
     
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  3. Ownedbybear

    Ownedbybear Well-Known Member

    Petroglyphs.
     
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  4. moreotherstuff

    moreotherstuff Izorizent

    I think it's based on something ancient. Those look like ibex on top and ends, and a sort of pushmi-pullyu reindeer on the front. Some ancient culture, but I don't know which one. Maybe a sarcophagus.
     
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