Small Chiseled Iron Chest, Nuremberg, Germany, Early 17th Century

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Splendid and rare table chest in steel, finely chiseled on the lid and all sides with bands of fine vegetal … Read more Splendid and rare table chest in steel, finely chiseled on the lid and all sides with bands of fine vegetal ramage motifs and dense punching that frame pairs of clypeus with classic profiles of warriors and young women in various districts. Inside, the lid conceals a complex lock complete with key and visible mechanism, showing traces of color. The borders, both internal and those around the base, are very beautiful, engraved with small stylized foliate scrolls. The casket, in excellent condition, retains its four flattened ball feet and shows no alterations, cm 10cm x 16cm x 10cm. Arts of armorers and metal drawers, Nuremberg, between the 16th and 17th centuries. See less