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Very Rare Casket Minnekästchen or Box, Germany or Italy, 15th Century

$19,457.28
£14,422.41
€20,047.50VAT Included
CA$27,143.87
A$27,536.48
CHF 15,721.87
MX$333,423.79
NOK 185,084.82
SEK 184,470.55
DKK 125,849.67

About the Item

Wooden coffret, call minnekästchen, engraved with a dog, a hare and foliage with polychromy remains. During the Middle Age, the hare is a symbol of fertility, joy and represents the Christ’s resurrection. The top is adorned by a frieze of rhombuses and marked with a slot. Old collector’s label. Southern Germany or Northern Italy, 15th century.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 5.91 in (15 cm)Width: 12.6 in (32 cm)Depth: 5.91 in (15 cm)
  • Style:
    Gothic (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Iron,Wood,Forged,Hand-Carved,Polychromed
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
    15th Century and Earlier
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1450
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Beuzevillette, FR
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU266337427693

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