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Late Gothic Walnut Casket

Period
1480 - 1520
Origin
France
Dimensions
W 7 3/4" × H 6 1/2" × D 4 1/2"
Reference
#Marh2798

This piece has been sold. It is shown here for reference in our archive.

Description

A finely crafted Late Gothic casket of small size, constructed in walnut with a domed lid and cut-out moulded plinth. The lid is fitted with original wrought iron strap hinges and a shaped lockplate, surmounted by a wrought iron handle with zoomorphic dragon head terminals. The base is profiled with Gothic-inspired tracery outlines, lending an architectural quality to the form.

Caskets of this type were designed for the safekeeping of jewels, money, or important documents, combining secure ironwork with elegant walnut cabinetry. Their small scale suggests intimate personal use, often associated with noble households, and they were frequently presented as gifts or incorporated into dowries.

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