An iron casket with chiselled decoration, Brescia, circa 1600 Rectangular iron casket with a cambered lid. There is a strap fitting (broken) around the middle with a folding iron handle. The front has false hinges, a folding key hole cover with a secret release button. The body bears finely chiselled decoration on all of its sides displaying fabulous animals. The lid has leaf decoration. The bottom with minor repairs. Replacement key. Dimensions x x cm. historic, historical, 17th century, handicrafts, handcraft, craft, object, objects, stills, clip,

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