SPANISH COLONIAL CARVED COCA STORAGE BOX (COQUERA)
18th c., Alto Peru (Bolivia)
the scallop shell-form hinged lid with floral and radiating gadroon carving, floral carving to the shaped sides, iron mounts, flat bun feet, 6"h; 10.75"w; 9"d
These boxes are also known as a yerba matte box (Hierbera) or sweets box (Dulcera)
Ex the private collection of a Connecticut gentleman and his wife who resided for ten years in Latin America beginning in 1962.
For similar examples see Ribera and Schenone, Plateria Sud Americana de los Siglos XVII-XX, pp 208-210, fig. 174-177; also, The Colonial Andes, Tapestries and Silverware 1530-1830, The Metropolitan Museum of Art, item 136, p. 341
Almost invisible repair to slight split in wood on rear left side of lid; sans key.
Estimate: $1,500 - $2,000
Realized: $1,700 - Excluding Buyer's Premium
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Lot 104 : SPANISH COLONIAL CARVED COCA STORAGE BOX (COQUERA)
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