Lot Essay
A closely related coffer was sold, Sotheby's London, 10 December 1992, lot 43.
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AN ITALIAN RENAISSANCE BONE-MOUNTED EBONIZED COFFER
EARLY 17TH CENTURY
With rectangular hinged panelled top above a base mounted with an architectural facade carved in relief with shields alternating with Doric pilasters, on a moulded plinth-11in. (28cm.) high, 20in. (51cm.) wide, 12in. (31cm.) deep
EARLY 17TH CENTURY
With rectangular hinged panelled top above a base mounted with an architectural facade carved in relief with shields alternating with Doric pilasters, on a moulded plinth-11in. (28cm.) high, 20in. (51cm.) wide, 12in. (31cm.) deep