Casket
ca. 1650-1660 (made)
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Wooden casket decorated with panels of glass beads sewn onto a canvas ground. On the lid is a figure of Justice depicted with her attributes of sword and scales. On the sides are cupid and a seated lady, on the back a mermaid and swan. The casket has metal handles at the sides and a key in the centre front. There is a shallow drawer at the bottom of the front side. No other internal fittings remain.
Object details
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| Materials and techniques | wood, decorated with panels of glass beads sewn onto a canvas ground |
| Brief description | Beadwork casket with Justice on lid, English, ca. 1650-1660 |
| Physical description | Wooden casket decorated with panels of glass beads sewn onto a canvas ground. On the lid is a figure of Justice depicted with her attributes of sword and scales. On the sides are cupid and a seated lady, on the back a mermaid and swan. The casket has metal handles at the sides and a key in the centre front. There is a shallow drawer at the bottom of the front side. No other internal fittings remain. |
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| Credit line | Given by Joan Hurst through Art Fund |
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| Accession number | T.43-2002 |
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| Record created | December 12, 2002 |
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