Caption

Casket case, gift, Maria Kazimiera Queen of Poland; 1641–1716, Strzalecki, Antoni Jan 1844–1934. The case is a rectangular wooden box covered with red velvet, with gold thread trimmings on the edges. The crosspieces have bronze openwork overlays. The side walls have gilded bronze handles; the top has a decorative central overlay with a rank crown. The front has a decorative overlay serving as a lock plate; the keyhole is preserved. The interior is lined with light green silk. Early 19th century; 18th century, Italy, Florence. Chest; height 39.5 cm, width 56.7 cm, depth 47.5 cm., A rectangular wooden box covered in red fabric with a worn surface and trimmed with dark textured edging; a group of ornate gold decorative metal appliques adorn the corners and center of the top and sides, and there are a few gold ring handles on the visible side; the box shows signs of wear with scuffs and faded areas on the red fabric, and the background is a smooth neutral gray.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A16_160

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91.5Mb (2.8Mb) / 17.8in x 20.0in / 5333 x 6000 (300dpi)

Keywords

Casket case gift Maria Kazimiera Queen Poland 1641–1716 Strzalecki Antoni Jan 1844–1934 case rectangular wooden box covered red velvet gold thread trimmings edges crosspieces bronze openwork overlays side walls gilded bronze handles top decorative central overlay rank crown front decorative overlay serving lock plate keyhole preserved interior lined light green silk Early 19th century 18th century Italy Florence Chest height 39.5 cm width 56.7 cm depth 47.5 cm red fabric worn surface trimmed dark textured edging group ornate gold decorative metal appliques adorn corners center sides ring visible side box signs wear scuffs faded areas background smooth neutral gray.