Chest, 15th–16th century, European, Iron, Overall: H. 8 3/8, W. 7 5/8, L.11 3/4 in. (21.3 x 19.4 x 29.8 cm), Metalwork-Iron, In addition to the luxurious and decorative jewel caskets of ivory and leather, iron coffrets and chests of varying sizes, designed primarily for security, were common. Used in the household to safeguard valuables or important documents, they were likewise employed in business establishments to protect both the profits of the day’s trade and valuable merchandise
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Chest, 15th–16th century, European, Iron, Overall, H, 8 3/8, W, 7 5/8, L.11 3/4, 21.3 x 19.4 29.8 cm, Metalwork-Iron, addition, luxurious, decorative jewel, caskets, ivory, leather, iron coffrets, chests, varying sizes, designed primarily, security, common, household, safeguard valuables, important documents, likewise employed, business establishments, protect, profits, day, trade, valuable merchandise
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