The object depicted is an antique wooden trunk or box covered in leather and decorated with brass studs.
This type of box, often called a trunk or portable box, was used to store important documents, valuables, or as a small travel trunk.
Materials: Internal wooden (fir) structure covered in dark leather, held together by a dense row of metal studs. The edge of the lid and base is decorated with rows of brass or iron studs, which served both to reinforce the structure and for aesthetic purposes.
It features a central upper handle made of iron or brass for transport and a front locking mechanism, typical of antique handcrafted objects.
The trunk is complete, except for the key.
Period: Late 17th/early 18th century, Italian origin.
Dimensions: Width 45 cm, height 19 cm, depth 26 cm.