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Placido ZULOAGA (1834-1910), attributed to the workshop of Eibar
Spain, around 1880
Steel
Box : H. : 6 ; L. : 11 ; Thickness : 5,5 cm
Rectangular box made of bronzed steel finely damascened with gold with Hispano-Moorish decoration of octagons, arabesques and eight-pointed stars - referring to the astrological representation of the heavens, with which are associated two crowned lions (found in the Spanish coat of arms) in round medallions; as well as the Nasrid motto "Wa lā gāliba illā-llāh", translation of: "There is no victor but God". It rests on four feet, hinged lid with push button closure, interior lined with green velvet.
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