The metal box is completely covered with black leather. The decoration is richly chased, a technique in which the decoration is beaten into the metal with a punch, with symbolic illustrations, including a Burgundian fire steel and garlands. The lid is stuffed, which means that it has a curved surface with a regular curving. The inscription 'oy parut' can be read on the lid. The word 'parut' is a conjugation of the verb 'paraître' and can be translated as 'appeared'. Such chests were used for storing money, valuable documents and jewels. Probably they were also used as bridal chests.
Specifications
| Title | chest |
|---|---|
| Material and technique | Wrought iron, leather |
| Object type |
Chest
> Holder
> Kitchen and household
> Utensil
|
| Location | This object is in storage |
| Dimensions |
Height 14 cm Width 21 cm Depth 11,5 cm |
|---|---|
| Artists |
Smith:
Anoniem
|
| Accession number | M 1 (KN&V) |
| Credits | Gift Coll. Mr J.W. Frederiks, 1994 |
| Department | Applied Arts & Design |
| Acquisition date | 1994 |
| Creation date | in 1500-1525 |
| Collector | Collector / J.W. Frederiks |
| Internal exhibitions |
Hand Made - Long Live Craft (2013) |
| Research |
Show research Alma |
| Material | |
| Object | |
| Geographical origin | France > Western Europe > Europe |
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