Northern European Ornate Carved Cassone

Northern Europe
16th-17th Century
Rectangular top over ornate floral and geometric pattern bordered front framing a central image of birds and flowers supported by figural animal feet. Early casson the has been modified into a chest of drawers, containing five drawers to back.
Wood,44 1/2" t x 67" w x 33" d.
Inv2018.5
From the deaccessioned collection of the Rhode Island School of Design Art Museum.
Condition Report: Has been modified, shrinkage split to top and sides, areas of wood chips to edges, castor wheels have been added to back but only move front to back for ease of moving to and from a wall, otherwise good condition.