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Cassapanca

Made By Italian
Date16th century
Mediumwalnut
DimensionsOverall: 47 x 100 x 27 in. (119.4 x 254 x 68.6 cm)
Classification(s)
  • DEC ARTS
Credit LineGift of Mrs. William H. Clarke, 1931
Terms
  • cassapanca
  • shield
Object numberFI.5
DescriptionVery simply carved bench/chest with four carved panels on the back and a simply carved shield in the center. As in most cassapancas, the part between the seat and floor is solidly enclosed and is similarly decorated to the back. Gadrooning beneath the bench lid. Molded base fits into the separate platform.
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