Casket (coffanetto or scrigno)
Object type: Casket
Department: European Sculpture and Decorative Arts
Culture: Italian, Venice
Date: ca. 1570–90
Medium: Beechwood, Honduras rosewood veneer, partially gilded, painted and lacquered, gold powder, gold leaf, silver flakes, silver-gilt handle
Dimensions: Overall (confirmed): 7 3/4 x 16 7/16 x 11 3/8 in. (19.7 x 41.8 x 28.9 cm);
Height (with handle): 10 3/8 in. (26.4 cm)
Classification: Woodwork-Furniture
Credit line: Rogers Fund, 1957
Accession year: 1957