Coffret

French (?)

late 14th century

Not on view

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Title: Coffret
Date: late 14th century
Culture: French (?)
Medium: Leather (Cuir bouilli), polychromy, gilded silver and enamel coat of arms, gilt copper alloy mounts on wood core
Dimensions: Overall (handle up): 6 x 10 13/16 x 5 1/4 in. (15.3 x 27.4 x 13.4 cm)
Overall (handle down): 4 15/16 x 10 13/16 x 5 1/4 in. (12.5 x 27.4 x 13.4 cm)
Classification: Leatherwork
Credit Line: Gift of Dr. Bashford Dean, 1923
Object Number: 23.229.1
Curatorial Department: Medieval Art and The Cloisters

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