Hand Crafted Bronze Box

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Description

This is a stunning and richly detailed piece! Here’s a description of this fine bronze box:

Decorative Bronze Box with … Read more This is a stunning and richly detailed piece! Here’s a description of this fine bronze box:

Decorative Bronze Box with Mythical Sea Motifs

Material & Construction:
• Made from bronze with a rich, antique patina
• Lid and sides adorned with applied reliefs in a gilded or polished brass tone, offering visual contrast and intricate texture.
• Interior lined with a soft, warm-toned velvet or flocked fabric, suggesting it was made to protect or store special items—jewelry, keepsakes, or relics.

⚓ Design Details:
• Top of the Lid:
• Features a remarkable marine tableau in relief: three sea serpents or hippocamps (mythical sea creatures with horse-like heads and fish-like tails), surrounded by small fish, coral elements, and bubbles or treasure-like orbs.
• Border features a repeating classical motif, echoing ancient Roman or Greek ornamentation.
• Front Panel:
• Embellished with an applied nautical emblem—possibly rope or draped fabric, flanked by sea creatures, adding an almost baroque theatricality.
• Scattered metal studs or domed rivets continue the marine “bubbles” theme and enhance the craftsmanship.

Form & Function:
• Rectangular with a hinged lid.
• Compact, but substantial—this piece is decorative and functional.
• Appears to be artisan-made or a limited-production item, not mass-produced.

Style & Inspiration:
• The design draws on mythology and maritime history, with references to:
• Ancient Poseidon/Neptune iconography
• Classical cabinet-of-curiosity style
• Perhaps even a steampunk or fantasy influence, due to its mysterious, slightly fantastical feel. See less