Metal chest coated in kid leather and gold, Spain, 16th century, 12 x 20 x 13 cm.

Suitcases, chests and boxes

Material: Metals | Type: Containers/Vessels | Countries: Dominican Republic

  • Period

    Colonial and Republican periods (15th - 20th centuries)

  • Red List

    Red List – Dominican Republic

Category

Suitcases, chests and boxes
Leather suitcases, chests carved from bone, brass chests and boxes. With ornaments made from iron and/or metalwork. Metal jewellery boxes (copper, bronze, silver, gold). Reliefs and inlays with geometrical, floral and/or animal figures.
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