BoxesItalian12th century

Tower Shaped Casket

12th century

Artists

Unidentified ArtistArtist

Description

Four iron feet, each different from the other. One is a bolt which penetrates through to the interior of the casket. Nails project inside the lid from the top of the lockplate. Two hinges. Brass handle with five lobes. Spots of wax? inside lid of box.

Classification

Boxes

Medium

Ivory plaques mounted on oak, with gilt bronze fittings

Culture

Italian

Century

12th century

Division

European and American Art

Department

Department of Paintings, Sculpture & Decorative Arts

Dimensions

28 x 22.5 x 22.5 cm (11 x 8 7/8 x 8 7/8 in.) height with handle: 29.5 cm (11 5/8 in.)

Provenance

Duke of Brunswick,by descent through family. [Goldschmidt Galleries], sold; to the Fogg Art Museum, 1930.

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