A Rare Early 17thC Iberian Painted & Gilt Decorated Chest c.1620 sub-Religion & Relics Exert from Dean Spanley:

Exert from Dean Spanley:

Putti like this are a classical motif found primarily on child sarcophagi of the 2nd century

where manufacturing continued until 1926

restored and framed is so desired which would probably result in a completely different picture

with eight alternating leaves

A Rare Early 17thC Iberian Painted & Gilt Decorated Chest c.1620 sub-Religion & Relics Exert from Dean Spanley:Origin: Iberian Period: Baroque Provenance: Unknown Date: c. 1620 Height: 16 Width: 26. 5 Depth: 16. 5 The beautifully decorative painted and gilt decorated chest or casket, of Iberian origin, the rectangular carcass having iron strapwork and hinges, being clad with sectional pressed metal in the form of two crosses, with Islamic inspired motifs of maidens and mermaids with roundels, the powder egg blue turquoise paint remaining in many areas, with