Elizabeth I carved oak chest
- Period
- Circa 1630
- Origin
- West Country, England
- Dimensions
- W 53 1/4" × H 32 1/4" × D 23 3/4"
- Reference
- #Marh1386
This piece has been sold. It is shown here for reference in our archive.
Description
Elizabeth I carved oak chest of West country origin, possibly Exeter or Plymouth. The three figural carved images all within arcades, the panels depicting St George slaying the dragon, Titan god of the sea, on a seahorse, and a mermaid with looking glass and serpent looking on. The stiles carved with leafy palms and frieze rail carved with winged beasts.
This chest with its figural imagery is rare.