Carved box with a chisel in solid wood, France, around 1960.

Hand-carved solid wood box, made in France around 1960. The piece has an organic and irregular shape reminiscent of a pebble or a mineral fragment. The fitted lid precisely follows the contours of the base. The entire surface is carved with a chisel, creating angular facets that catch the light and highlight the natural grain of the wood. The interior, hollowed out from the solid block, has a smoother finish in contrast to the textured exterior. France, around 1960.