A Rare Early 17thC Iberian Painted & Gilt Decorated Chest c.1620

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A Rare Early 17thC Iberian Painted & Gilt Decorated Chest c.1620Origin: Iberian Period: Baroque Provenance: Unknown Date: c. 1620 Height: 16 Width: 26. 5 Depth: 16. 5 The beautifully decorative painted and gilt decorated chest or casket, of Iberian origin, the rectangular carcass having iron strapwork and hinges, being clad with sectional pressed metal in the form of two crosses, with Islamic inspired motifs of maidens and mermaids with roundels, the powder egg blue turquoise paint remaining in many areas, with

having two mirrored glass tiers and decorated with iron swags and tassels to each side surviving from late nineteenth century continental Europe

the Welsh dynasty that held the English throne from 1485 to 1603

this is unique

splits and losses

laid out on an emerald velvet base encased in a high quality and very unusual bevelled glass and brass trimmed sarcophagus case

five o'clock tea

Barry extended and improved the house

The Canvas: 24” x 20”

The multi-coloured rope twist border provides a suitably nomadic finish

It remains un-cleaned and in very original order and is apparently unsigned

but without the upkeep

having a rectangular top