The trunk is in walnut and brass, with two side handles and a top one, also in brass; the latter bears Maria Luigia's emblem that is engraved on the plate. The interior is divided into compartments and small drawers in which are arranged: glass bottles of various sizes, many of which bearing the engraving of the crowned "ML" monogram; glass and porcelain jars, cardboard boxes, a lead container. Many containers still contain liquid, granular or powdered medicinal substances.
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