Chest

anonymous, anoniem, anoniem, anonymous, c. 1450 - c. 1499

This cassone is painted with symbols that probably refer to the donor family’s coat of arms. Such chests were often made on the occasion of a marriage and were used to store clothing and fabrics – precious dowry items. The chests were usually set against a wall; they could also be tied to the back of a mule to accompany someone travelling.

  • Artwork typefurniture, case furniture, chest, cassone
  • Object numberBK-16627
  • Dimensionsheight 56 cm x width 156 cm x depth 49 cm x depth 42.5 cm, width 148 cm
  • Physical characteristicsbeschilderd populierenhout