Antique ballot box made of turned wood, lacquered on the edges in shades of powder blue and Sienese yellow

Ancient wooden voting urn, turned and lacquered along the edges in shades of powder blue and Sienese yellow. It originates from central Italy and dates back to 1600.

This charming antique box with a single round opening consists of two lacquered urn vases in shades of red and powder blue, marked YES and NO on the lids, resting on a rectangular base with two small drawers. Coming from Tuscany, it was used by priors of various city corporations for voting on political and economic issues. 

Signs of use, minimal retouching, and old restoration at the opening, consistent with dating.

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