A French or Italian carved chest, 16th/17th century Rectangular casket with a hinged, arched lid. The body with a short base and the lid both carved in one piece. Rich relief ornamentation on all surfaces. The iron lock with hasp (the key missing), flanked by two Triton figures. On the sides stylised trees of life, on the back the coat of arms of the house of Bourbon flanked by two unicorns. The lid with representation of the papal Medici coat of arms, flanked by lions. Dimensions x 19 x 6 cm. historic, historical, handicrafts, handcraft, cr, Additional-Rights-Clearance-Info-Not-Available

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Keywords: 17th, carved, casket, century, chest, clipping, clippings, craft, cut, cut-, cut-outs, french, handcraft, handicrafts, italian, object, objects, rectangular, stills