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Casket

1500-1600 (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Italian casket of wood with gilt mountings.


Object details

Categories
Object type
Parts
This object consists of 2 parts.

  • Casket
  • Key
Materials and techniques
Wood; gilt mountings
Brief description
Wood casket; Italian; 1500-1600
Physical description
Italian casket of wood with gilt mountings.
Dimensions
  • Height: 10.2cm
  • Length: 15.2cm
  • Width: 11.4cm
Object history
Purchased for 1l.
Bibliographic reference
Ancient and Modern Furniture & Woodwork in the South Kensington Museum, described with an introduction by John Hungerford Pollen, (London, 1874), p. 34 'Box. Wood, with gilt mouldings. Italian (?). 16th century. H. 4 in., L. 6 in., W. 4 1/4 in. Bought, 1l.'
Collection
Accession number
7932:1-1861

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Record createdJune 24, 2009
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