Lot Essay
For a similar casket see M. Malchenko, Art Objects in Steel by Tula Craftsmen, Leningrad, 1974, no.96 (illus.)
TULA, MID-19TH CENTURY
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An inlaid Steel Casket
Tula, mid-19th century
The rectangular steel body on four bun feet inlaid overall with silver and gilt-bronze foliate decoration, the raised domed hinged cover with fluted rim and surmounted by a swing handle with two similar handles to the sides
3½ in. (9.2 cm.) wide
Tula, mid-19th century
The rectangular steel body on four bun feet inlaid overall with silver and gilt-bronze foliate decoration, the raised domed hinged cover with fluted rim and surmounted by a swing handle with two similar handles to the sides
3½ in. (9.2 cm.) wide