Straight from a collector in Salem MA, this antique hand-carved small coffin/case represents a remarkable example of New England history. The piece features humble craftsmanship evident in its hand-worked details. Its weathered patina, leather hinges, and aged wood speak to its authenticity and provenance. Collectors of unusual antiquities will appreciate both its macabre aesthetic appeal and cultural significance as a unique artifact from an era when such items held ceremonial or practical importance. A distinguished addition to any cabinet of curiosities.
Measures 30" tall, and 9.5" wide.
Tell me it's for a violin one more time, I triple-dog dare you. It doesn't have a handle, bracing, or lining. We all know what it was for.
