cma-medieval-art: Casket, late 1300s, Cleveland Museum of Art: Medieval ArtThis casket is one of onl
cma-medieval-art: Casket, late 1300s, Cleveland Museum of Art: Medieval ArtThis casket is one of only a few of its kind to survive in such a fine state of preservation. A variety of such caskets were used in wealthy homes to store jewelry, seals, mirrors, and combs. A keyhole lock is provided for security. Caskets like this were often highly decorated and given to women as gifts.Size: Overall: 23.2 x 41.3 x 18.3 cm (9 1/8 x 16 ¼ x 7 3/16 in.)Medium: painted and gilded gesso on woodhttps://clevelandart.org/art/1954.600 -- source link