European Decorative Arts and Sculpture Casket Possibly made in western Switzerland, Switzerland, EuropePossibly made in Burgundy, France, Europe c. 1360 Artist/maker unknown, Swiss or French Painted, incised, punched, and embossed leather over wood; gilded copper mounts * Gallery 207, European Art 1100-1500, second floor 1930-1-89 |
Purchased with funds contributed by Thomas J. Dolan, Clarence W. Dolan, and H. Yale Dolan from the Edmond Foulc Collection, 1930LabelThe lid of this casket shows the armorial symbols of the Savoy and Montferrand families of Vaud, Switzerland. It may have been made to celebrate the marriage between members of these two important families.* Works in the collection are moved off view for many different reasons. Although gallery locations on the website are updated regularly, there is no guarantee that this object will be on display on the day of your visit. |
