This 15th-century wooden box is actually a miniature version of a large-sized trunk. The front is decorated with detailed carved window work. The box has been fitted with an open iron key plate with key. Iron hangings have been fitted to the top of lid for reinforcement. Such boxes were often used for storing valuable personal possessions, such a private documents, jewels or money.
Specifications
| Title | storage chest |
|---|---|
| Material and technique | Oak, wrought iron |
| Object type |
Storage chest
> Chest
> Holder
> Kitchen and household
> Utensil
|
| Location | This object is in storage |
| Dimensions |
Height 17 cm Width 18,5 cm Length 32 cm |
|---|---|
| Artists |
Maker:
Anoniem
|
| Accession number | M 11 (KN&V) |
| Credits | Gift Coll. Mr J.W. Frederiks, 1994 |
| Department | Applied Arts & Design |
| Acquisition date | 1994 |
| Creation date | in 1400 - 1500 |
| Collector | Collector / J.W. Frederiks |
| Research |
Show research Alma |
| Material | |
| Object | |
| Geographical origin | The Netherlands > Western Europe > Europe |
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