Bargueño-papelera. Spain, XVII century.

Bargueño-papelera. Spain, XVII century.
Rosewood and walnut.
Engraved and inked bone plates.
Wrought iron fittings.
Exhibits wear consistent with age and use and some faults.
Measurements: 43 x 94 x 28 cm.

Bargueño of discovered sample belonging to the Spanish baroque, in wood of rosewood and walnut. It has a triple register of drawers flanking a central body of architectural inspiration, chapel type, which hides three drawers. Each of the drawers, keyholes and door are decorated with engraved and inked bone plaques with foliate motifs. The central door emulates a church façade with pilasters decorated with fruit festoons and a lion perched under the entablature. A rounded metal virgin decorates the lower niche. The bargueño rests on ball feet.