A carved giltwood and painted small wooden door late 15th century

of rectangular form with an iron lockplate carved with scrolls, the reverse painted black and gilt in the form of tracery; formerly mounted on cabinet

Evidence of a previous lock plate on the front, some losses to gilding and painted decoration on the reverse. In overall good condition. Very nice and unusual tracery motif. Inventive design.
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