{"product_id":"black-forest-bear-form-hinged-container","title":"Black Forest Bear-Form Hinged Container","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"188\" data-end=\"309\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"188\" data-end=\"218\"\u003eBear-Form Hinged Container\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"218\" data-end=\"221\"\u003eProbably German or Central European\u003cbr data-start=\"256\" data-end=\"259\"\u003eLate 19th–early 20th century\u003cbr data-start=\"287\" data-end=\"290\"\u003eCarved wood\u003cbr data-start=\"301\" data-end=\"304\"\u003e7 in.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"311\" data-end=\"667\"\u003eCarved as a seated bear with expressive features and finely incised fur, this hollow wooden figure is fitted with a hinged head that opens to reveal a concealed interior compartment. Such figural containers were commonly produced in Central Europe and were often intended for small personal items, sweets, or tobacco-related use, including snuff or cigars.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"669\" data-end=\"1094\"\u003eThe lively pose, animated expression, and naturalistic treatment of the animal reflect a tradition of decorative folk carving closely associated with Alpine regions, where bears frequently appeared as symbols of strength, wilderness, and regional identity. Both whimsical and functional, the piece exemplifies the intersection of sculpture and utilitarian design in late 19th- and early 20th-century European decorative arts.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Anthonys Fine Art \u0026 Antiques","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47287771726060,"sku":null,"price":1350.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2013\/1449\/files\/Screenshot2026-02-07at3.56.02PM.png?v=1770504967","url":"https:\/\/anthonysfineart.com\/products\/black-forest-bear-form-hinged-container","provider":"Anthonys Fine Art \u0026 Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}