COURTLY-LOVE CASKET Germany, Upper Rhine, late 15th century/early 16th century
COURTLY-LOVE CASKET
Germany, Upper Rhine, late 15th century/early 16th century
Limewood, carved on all sides within rectangular reserves with depictions of branches against a lozenge-patterned interlaced ground with stylized flowers. The cover depicting a hind within a wreath of vine leaves and grapes against the same ground. Later iron mounts and lock. The cover with a carrying handle. Minor traces of red paintwork in places. 1 key.
22 × 15 × 9 cm.
A few wormholes. Later patination.
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COURTLY-LOVE CASKET
Germany, Upper Rhine, late 15th century/early 16th century
Limewood, carved on all sides within rectangular reserves with depictions of branches against a lozenge-patterned interlaced ground with stylized flowers. The cover depicting a hind within a wreath of vine leaves and grapes against the same ground. Later iron mounts and lock. The cover with a carrying handle. Minor traces of red paintwork in places. 1 key.
22 × 15 × 9 cm.
A few wormholes. Later patination.
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