Russian Metal Artworks

Casket

    Casket

    Russia, Tula

    second quarter of the 19th century

    Steel, tin, brass; hammering, notching, gilding

    5.0 х 8.6 х 6.5 cm

    No marks

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    Steel rectangular casket, on four feet-balusters, with a hinged lid and a snap shutter. The sides are decorated with notched flower garlands. The hinged lid is ornated with garland and flowers with gilded leaves. Rectangular onlay plate with a basket of flowers is the lid center. A mirror in the oval frame on the lid inner side was not preserved.
    Round steel button is in the snap shutter.

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    Инв.2649/ДПИ