Hand Carved and Painted Wood Retaining the Original Rosemaling Decoration
Carved with Heart Motifs and Inscribed With The Date '1744'
Norwegian c. 1744
16.5” high x 21.25” wide x 5” deep
This unusual Folk Art Display Case was probably made as a Marriage Gift, to house and display the ceremonial Drinking Vessels from the wedding ceremony. Dated 1744 this is a remarkably early example and a fine work from the Norske Folk Art Tradition.
