Casket
1500-1600 (made)
Incised leather: on the cover a pelican in her piety,on a shield supported by two lions, animals and birds round the sides. Painted in green and red, metallic colours
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Brief description | Possibly Spanish or German, 1500-1600, incised and painted leather |
Physical description | Incised leather: on the cover a pelican in her piety,on a shield supported by two lions, animals and birds round the sides. Painted in green and red, metallic colours |
Dimensions | from catalogue: HWD - 4" x 6 1/4" x 4 3/4" (10.16 x 15.8 x 12 cm.) |
Object history | Bought for £2 [no further information on file] |
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Accession number | 4477-1858 |
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Record created | June 24, 2009 |
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