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Casket (coffanetto or scrigno)

ca. 1570–90
Not on view
The dark rosewood was lacquered with a transparent varnish and decorated with a dense arabesque pattern in gold leaf, lending the casket a distinctly Ottoman flavor. It was fitted with a removable tray, and the interior space was divided into various compartments for toiletries. The removable mirror in the lid gives access to a hidden storage compartment.

Artwork Details

Object Information
  • Title: Casket (coffanetto or scrigno)
  • Date: ca. 1570–90
  • Culture: Italian, Venice
  • Medium: Beechwood, Honduras rosewood veneer, partially gilded, painted and lacquered, gold powder, gold leaf, silver flakes, silver-gilt handle
  • Dimensions: Overall (confirmed): 7 3/4 x 16 7/16 x 11 3/8 in. (19.7 x 41.8 x 28.9 cm);
    Height (with handle): 10 3/8 in. (26.4 cm)
  • Classification: Woodwork-Furniture
  • Credit Line: Rogers Fund, 1957
  • Object Number: 57.25a, b
  • Curatorial Department: European Sculpture and Decorative Arts

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