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Basic Information

Accession Number:1965T2635
Collection:Social History - Pinto Collection
Date:1400 - 1500

Notes

This jewel casket is probably a 19th century assemblage which re-uses panels which are significantly older, some dating from as far back as the 15th century.

Purchased from Edward H Pinto, 1965.

Further Information

Production Period:15th century
Medium:Carved, turned and inlayed.
Material(s):Iron
Place of Origin:Italy

Dimensions

Height:16 cm
Width:9.8 cm
Depth:13.3 cm