Maker: Unknown (Possibly)
Cassone of cypress wood decorated with figural subjects drawn with a reed pen on wood, with background areas cut away and diapered
History note: William Morris; Sir Emery Walker
Given by Miss D. Walker in memory of William Morris and Sir Emery Walker, two of its previous owners.
Depth: 28 5/8 in
Height: 27 5/8 in
Width: 77 in
Method of acquisition: Given by Walker, Dorothy
17th Century#
Circa
1601
CE
-
Circa
1700
CE
Large chests (cassoni) were one of the principal types of Italian furniture during the Renaissance. They provided storage for bedclothes, linen, and other household goods in bedchambers and public rooms.
Accession number: M/F.1-1934
Primary reference Number: 98273
Stable URI
Owner or interested party:
The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Applied Arts
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