Antique Norwegian Tine Box | Dated 1722 Folk Art | Hand Painted Rosemaling | Oval Bentwood Chest | Scandinavian Collectible Decor

This is an antique Norwegian tine box with lid, beautifully dated 1722. Tines were traditional bentwood boxes used in Norway for storage and symbolic gifting, often presented as wedding gifts filled with food or textiles. They remain iconic examples of Scandinavian folk art and cultural heritage.

This example has an oval form, hand painted in rosemaling style with flowing acanthus-inspired motifs in red, green, white, and black on a blue ground. The surface shows a stunning worn patina that only centuries of age can produce, with initials and the year “1722” painted on the lid. The handle is a later replacement, but the box retains its authentic historic character.

📍 Style & region: Norwegian folk art, rosemaling tradition
🎨 Technique: Hand painted rosemaling on bentwood
🖼 Form: Oval bentwood tine box with fitted lid
📏 Dimensions: Length 49 centimeters (19.29 inches), Width 28.5 centimeters (11.22 inches), Height 21 centimeters (8.26 inches)
⏳ Date: 1722 (dated on lid)
✨ Condition: Antique condition with patina, surface wear, age cracks, and later handle replacement

🎁 A rare and highly decorative Norwegian tine from the early 18th century—perfect for collectors of folk art, Scandinavian antiques, or as a cultural statement piece.

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