Description
A Fine 16th Century Italian Cypress-wood Adige Chest richly decorated with penwork and intaglio carving with punchwork. The lid depicting a scenic panel with figures in landscape serenaded by a lute-player and framed by elaborate bands of interlaced straps and undulating foliage. The front board depicting an encampment with soldiers against an intaglio carved sky with mesh punchwork. 17 in (43 cm) high, 41¾ in (106 cm) wide, 18½ in (47 cm) deep.