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Mount for Purse or Escarcelle
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This object served as a frame for a mounted leather or cloth purse. Worn by men at the waist, such purses were attached by means of a suspension swivel. The handsome gold inlay depicting hunting and military scenes includes the inscription ALFONSVS ESTENSIS, as well as a coat-of-arms that identifies the owner as Alfonso II d'Este, created Duke of Ferrara in 1559.
| Artist / Maker | Diego de Çaias |
|---|---|
| Date | c. 1559 |
| Culture / Origin | Spain |
| Medium | steel with gold inlay |
| Dimensions | Overall: 19 x 13.9 cm (7 1/2 x 5 1/2 in.) |
| Department | Medieval Art |
| Type | Metalwork |
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Provenance & Source
Image & data: Cleveland Museum of Art, CC0 / Public Domain.
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