Nuremberg Engraved Iron Box
Etched iron casket.
Richly decorated with hunting animals surrounded by friezes and interlacing patterns:
On the front, two animals chasing each other (fantastic and heraldic figures);
On one side, a stag;
On the back, a unicorn pursued by a dog;
On the other side, a hare;
On the top, a stag pursued by a dog.
Rests on four ball feet, with a handle on top containing a key (not original) and a small, pronged latch to conceal the keyhole. Spring-loaded lock with a four-point locking mechanism.
The interior is oxblood red.
Germany (Nuremberg), second half of the 16th century.
Richly decorated with hunting animals surrounded by friezes and interlacing patterns:
On the front, two animals chasing each other (fantastic and heraldic figures);
On one side, a stag;
On the back, a unicorn pursued by a dog;
On the other side, a hare;
On the top, a stag pursued by a dog.
Rests on four ball feet, with a handle on top containing a key (not original) and a small, pronged latch to conceal the keyhole. Spring-loaded lock with a four-point locking mechanism.
The interior is oxblood red.
Germany (Nuremberg), second half of the 16th century.
4 500 €
Period: 16th century
Style: Renaissance, Louis 13th
Condition: Good condition
Material: Wrought iron
Length: 19cm
Width: 11,5 cm
Height: 12cm
Reference (ID): 1732327
Availability: In stock
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