Casket with scenes of Genesis, first quarter 17th century, French, Limoges, Painted enamel on copper, partly gilt; silver mounts, 7 3/4 × 9 1/2 × 5 1/4 in. (19.7 × 24.1 × 13.3 cm), Engravings, Decorated with stories from Genesis derived from prints by Étienne Delaune (1518–1583), this casket may have been used for jewelry. It is signed by Susanne de Court, the only known female enameler in Limoges
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Casket, scenes, Genesis, first quarter 17th century, French, Limoges, Painted enamel, copper, partly gilt, silver mounts, 7 3/4, 9 1/2, 5 1/4, 19.7, 24.1, 13.3 cm, Engravings, Decorated, stories, Genesis derived, prints, Étienne Delaune, 1518–1583, casket, jewelry, signed, Susanne de Court, female enameler
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