WEDDING CHEST, so-called "cassone nuziale"

Florence, 14th century.
Wood and stucco, gilt. Decorated with trailing flowers, rosettes and reserves. The front with three female figures seated on thrones. Hinged cover, forged iron handles on the sides. The inside lined with beige linen. Lock bolt missing. Various losses in the gilding, worming, crack in the cover, retouches, and fillings.
175x60x62 cm.

Provenance:
From an exquisite private collection, Ticino.

Lit.: A.De Marchi, L. Sbaraglio, Signa/FI 2015, Le opere e i giorni, Exempla virtutis. Favole antiche e vita quotidiana nel racconto dei cassoni rinascimentali.