Item : 222813
Rare Venice casket 16th century
Period: 16th century
Important and rare walnut casket carved on 4 sides and on the lid. Feral supports, lower cornice carved with lanceolate leaves motif, upper cornice with shelf decorations. The four sides and the lid have a mythological-inspired carving in a parchment reserve. At the four corners carved herms. The precious object is entirely highlighted in pure gold. Inside openable compartments in carved and gilded wood. Venice 16th century 26 x 50 x 35 cm