Curious Antique Hand-carved "Antes" Box wool blanket While the weaving is unsigned

While the weaving is unsigned

like an egg itself holding a whole other universe inside

with real dizzying effect

1 1/2" across at base

Curious Antique Hand-carved "Antes" Box wool blanket While the weaving is unsignedI have to think, with "antes" printed across the edge of one side, that this sweet hand carved box was made to carry a coin or game chip or two in order to be perpetually ready for a card match. It's certainly quite old, held together with hand forged nails, and with a slide opening on one end and an inset piece at the bottom. I believe the "antes" is branded burned into the surface of the wood, but it is a bit hard to tell. In any event, certainly a