SMALL INLAID CASKET Venice, probably 15th–16th century. In the style of the Embriachi workshop.

SMALL INLAID CASKET

Venice, probably 15th–16th century. In the style of the Embriachi workshop.
Wooden core with geometric Certosina marquetry in various woods and bone, partly stained green and grey. Rectangular body with hinged cover, the moulded borders in bone. Interior originally lined with fabric. Iron lock. 1 key.
18 × 12.5 × 7 cm.
Minor additions and various losses.

A similar casket from the Embriachi workshop, from a private collection, is illustrated in Pietro Lorenzelli & Alberto Veca: "Teche, pissidi, cofani e forzieri dall'Alto Medioevo al Barocco". Bergamo 1984. p. 265, No. 334.