Coffer
1550-1600 (made)
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Jewel casket of wrought iron with interior compartments lined with velvet. Stamped with various assembly marks inside the lid with four bolts operated by a key; the elaborate lock mechanism is visible. The outside shows traces of red and green paint and features applied rosettes.
Object details
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| Materials and techniques | Wrought iron, stamped and painted, lined with velvet |
| Brief description | Jewel casket, wrought iron, German, 1550-1600 |
| Physical description | Jewel casket of wrought iron with interior compartments lined with velvet. Stamped with various assembly marks inside the lid with four bolts operated by a key; the elaborate lock mechanism is visible. The outside shows traces of red and green paint and features applied rosettes. |
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| Gallery label | JEWEL CASKET, wrought iron, Germany ; 1550-1600
Stamped with various assembly marks inside the lid and fitted with four bolts operated by a key. Unusually the casket retains the original interior fittings. The outside shows traces of red and green paint.
Museum No. M.27-1911
(07/1994) |
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| Accession number | M.27-1911 |
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| Record created | January 20, 2003 |
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