Box, late 15th century, Italian, Leather (Cuir bouilli), painted interior, Overall: 1 9/16 x 4 3/4 x 2 15/16 in. (4 x 12 x 7.4 cm), Leatherwork, Throughout the Middle Ages, household goods of all types were stored in boxes and coffrets which both protected the goods in the home and provided traveling cases on journeys. The great number of these of all sizes, shapes, and materials that have survived from the medieval period testify to this method of storage
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