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18" (46 cm.) w. x 13"h. x 9"d. The sturdy wooden blanket chest with hinged lid is decorated with elaborately painted star design on the top lid surrounded by painted block borders, and has finely painted design on the front depicting bountiful flowers in double-handled urn; the floral design is repeated on both sides. Hand-forged heavy iron hinges support the lid and are visible both inside and back exterior, and form a keyhole with original iron key. The inside of the chest features a small hinged lid tray at the side. Near mint condition, perfectly preserved original painting. Germany, early 1800s.