Reposted by Aeth
This magnificent piece is a 'sewing kit' disguised as a glove made by @bymyhandsworked.bsky.social.
Gloves were popular (expensive) gifts during the renaissance.
The Ashmolean has this magnificent example:
images.ashmolean.org/asset/10674/
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