Furniture, Works of Art & Tribal Art - 03 Jul 2012
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An early 17th century Italian gilt metal and lapis lazuli casket
An early 17th century Italian gilt metal and lapis lazuli casket, the hinged lid with leaf appliques and two rectangular panels engraved with grotesques, to a plush lined interior, above corner pilasters with mask capitals and decorated with husks, the reverse with a false escutcheon plate, possibly Rome, 3.25in (8.2cm) h, 6.75in (16.8cm) w, 4.5in (11.3cm) d.