Antique Scandinavian Bentwood Box Swedish Svepask tine 1903

Bent wood boxes have a long and colorful history. Many different cultures have made their own unique versions of them. In Norway, examples of these boxes have been unearthed in the remains of Viking ships dating from 840 A.D. They were used to store valuable possessions, grains, meat, or anything else that might need to be secure.

Very rare and beautiful antique svepask.

Hand painted and dated 1903

Under the lid is handwritten “ minne af finans” which I believe translates to “memory of finances “ in Swedish.

There are also initials and the date

Paint is rough but it doesn’t take away from this rare beauty of a box

Handmade & painted

Metal handle.

7 5/8” long x 4 1/4” wide x 3 1/2” deep ( not including above the actual lid)

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