Feb 9, 2009
Feb 9, 2009
Feb 9, 2009
Feb 9, 2009
Feb 9, 2009
Feb 9, 2009
Feb 9, 2009

Casket

Casket

late 1300s

Painted and gilded gesso on wood

Overall: 23.2 x 41.3 x 18.3 cm (9 1/8 x 16 1/4 x 7 3/16 in.)

John L. Severance Fund 1954.600

Description

This casket is one of only a few of its kind to survive in such a fine state of preservation. A variety of such caskets were used in wealthy homes to store jewelry, seals, mirrors, and combs. A keyhole lock is provided for security. Caskets like this were often highly decorated and given to women as gifts.

See also
Collection: 
MED - Gothic
Department: 
Medieval Art
Type of artwork: 
Furniture and woodwork

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