Casket
ca. 1630 (made)
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Gilded brass casket with key, the springwork of blued steel. The maker's mark M for Michel Mann of Nuremberg can be seen inside on the base. The casket is etched with Biblical scenes: the Adoration of the Shepherds on the lid and on the sides the Four Evangelists with a leaping stag on the base. The feet are missing.
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Parts | This object consists of 2 parts.
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Materials and techniques | Brass, etched and gilt |
Brief description | Gilt brass casket with key, etched with biblical scenes on the lid and sides, a leaping stag on the base, made by Michael Mann, Nuremberg, ca. 1630 |
Physical description | Gilded brass casket with key, the springwork of blued steel. The maker's mark M for Michel Mann of Nuremberg can be seen inside on the base. The casket is etched with Biblical scenes: the Adoration of the Shepherds on the lid and on the sides the Four Evangelists with a leaping stag on the base. The feet are missing. |
Marks and inscriptions | 'M' (Maker's mark for Michel Mann of Nuremberg.) |
Gallery label | CASKET, brass, etched and gilded, the springwork of blued steel, Germany; c.1630
The maker's mark M for Michel Mann of Nuremberg can be seen inside on the base. The casket is etched with Biblical scenes: the Adoration of the Shepherds on the lid and on the sides the Four Evangelists with a leaping stag on the base. The feet are missing.
Museum No. 8-1894(07/1994) |
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Accession number | 8:1, 2-1894 |
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Record created | June 24, 2009 |
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