Medium:

Iron

Dimensions:

H x W x D: 8.5 x 17.5 x 12.5 cm (3 3/8 x 6 7/8 x 4 15/16 in.)

Type:

metalwork

Decorative Arts

Strongbox

Made in:

Europe

Date:

15th century

Description:

Rectangular form, two small squared loops on either side; slightly domed lid hinged at back, ridge running along center from front to back; long hinged lock on front with tab on reverse.

Credit Line:

Gift of Dr. Walter Leo Hildburgh

Accession Number:

1932-16-112

Restrictions & Rights:

CC0

See more items in:

Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum Collection

Product Design and Decorative Arts Department

Data Source:

Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum

GUID:

http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/kq4feaaf225-1a3f-425d-89c6-b6b07b294894

EDAN-URL:

edanmdm:chndm_1932-16-112