Vintage Hand Painted Wood Box Zaragoza - Basilica del Pilar c. 1960

Rectangular solid wood box with a lid decorated with detailed manual painting. The pictorial work represents the "Panoramic View of the Vega from Zaragoza", highlighting the towers and domes of the Basilica del Pilar over the urban landscape and the Ebro river.

Object History: These pieces were produced as high-quality souvenir items in Spain during the 1950s and 1960s. They reflect the tradition of costumbrista painting applied to everyday objects, capturing Spanish monumental architecture of the time.

Details and Condition:
- Period: 1960s
- Technique: Hand painting on wood
- Dimensions: Width: 18 cm (7.1 inches). Height: 4 cm (1.6 inches). Depth: 13 cm (5.1 inches).
- Material: Hardwood, brass hinges.
- Condition: Natural wear is observed in the pictorial layer and oxidation patina on the metal fittings. Solid structure without major cracks.

This object is of value to collectors of Spanish folk art, those interested in the iconography of Zaragoza, or for interior decoration with historical character pieces.