Nürnberger Hochzeitskästchen
10 x 16.6 x 9.4 cm.
Nuremberg, c. 1550.

iron, forged, cut, cast, etched. Four pressed spherical feet support the box-shaped body with a turn-up hinge lid with two tumblers and rich ornamental and figural etching work on all sides. One key is provided, the lid has a bow handle. Scenes etched on all sides with square cartouches showing men and women facing each other in contemporary dress. (1220647) (13)