Casket (coffanetto or scrigno) ca. 1570–90 Italian, Venice 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. Listen to experts illuminate this artwork's story Listen Play or pause #2605. Casket (Coffanetto or Scrigno) Supported by Bloomberg Philanthropies We're sorry, the transcript for this
Casket (coffanetto or scrigno) ca. 1570–90 Italian, Venice 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. Listen to experts illuminate this artwork's story Listen Play or pause #2605. Casket (Coffanetto or Scrigno) Supported by Bloomberg Philanthropies We're sorry, the transcript for this audio track is not available at this time. We are working to make it available as soon as Casket (coffanetto or scrigno). Italian, Venice. ca. 1570–90. Beechwood, Honduras rosewood veneer, partially gilded, painted and lacquered, gold powder, gold leaf, silver flakes, silver-gilt handle. Woodwork-Furniture
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