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Casket
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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.
| Artist / Maker | Italy, Siena(?) |
|---|---|
| Date | late 1300s |
| Culture / Origin | Italy, Siena(?) |
| Medium | painted and gilded gesso on wood |
| Dimensions | Overall: 23.2 x 41.3 x 18.3 cm (9 1/8 x 16 1/4 x 7 3/16 in.) |
| Department | Medieval Art |
| Type | Furniture and woodwork |
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Provenance & Source
Image & data: Cleveland Museum of Art, CC0 / Public Domain.
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