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Leather-clad and iron-bound casket

Description

A fifteenth century English domed leather-clad and iron-bound casket, about 1480. The apexed lid with a swing carrying-handle to the centre on iron strap hinges; the centre hinge leading down to the hasp and lockplate.

  • Object number

    STRST : SBT 2003-42/2

  • Date

    1480 (c.)

  • Material

    metal iron leather

  • Measurements

  • Width

    9 cm 3 1/2 ins

  • Height

    21 cm 8 1/4 ins

  • Depth

    18 cm 7 ins

  • Caption

    A leather-clad and iron-bound casket, about 1480.

  • Credit line

    CC-BY-NC-ND Image Courtesy of the Shakespeare Birthplace Trust