Case (étui) with an amorous inscription, 1450–1500, Made in Italy, Italian, Leather (Cuir bouilli), wood core, red cord, Overall (case only): 8 1/4 x 3 1/8 x 3 1/4 in. (20.9 x 8 x 8.2 cm), Leatherwork, Etui in medieval inventories and expense accounts was a general term for storage or travel containers of various materials and sizes. One such inventory of the early fourteenth century itemizes a small étui de cuir bouilli, was purchased to hold a painting by Jehan d’Orléans, painter to King Charles VI of France
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Case, étui, amorous inscription, 1450–1500, Italy, Italian, Leather, Cuir bouilli, wood core, red cord, Overall, case, 8 1/4 x 3 1/8 1/4, 20.9 8 8.2 cm, Leatherwork, Etui, medieval inventories, expense accounts, general term, storage, travel containers, various materials, sizes, inventory, early fourteenth century, itemizes, small étui, de, cuir, bouilli, purchased, hold, painting, Jehan d’Orléans, painter, King Charles, VI, France
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