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Casket

17th century (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Rectangular wood casket, receding at the corners, covered with silver foil, embossed with cartouche work and gadroons.

Object details

Category
Object type
Parts
This object consists of 2 parts.

  • Casket
  • Key
Materials and techniques
Wood and silver, embossed
Brief description
Casket, wood covered with embossed silver foil, German, 17th century
Physical description
Rectangular wood casket, receding at the corners, covered with silver foil, embossed with cartouche work and gadroons.
Dimensions
  • Height: 8.9cm (Note: converted from measurement in register)
  • Length: 24.1cm (Note: converted from measurement in register)
  • Width: 18.4cm (Note: converted from measurement in register)
Collection
Accession number
1642:1-1855

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Record createdJune 24, 2009
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