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Source Description
This "cassone" (large chest) is elaborately decorated with mythological figures, including reclining river gods holding bountiful cornucopias (horns of plenty) on the front panel. The large carved coat of arms at center flanked by winged "putti" is thought to be that of the wealthy Spreta family.
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Document identity
localId
38276
label
Cassone with the Coat of Arms of the Spreta Family
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obj
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object
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1
Source metadata
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38276
sourceUrl
contentType
object
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normalized
title
Cassone with the Coat of Arms of the Spreta Family
description
This "cassone" (large chest) is elaborately decorated with mythological figures, including reclining river gods holding bountiful cornucopias (horns of plenty) on the front panel. The large carved coat of arms at center flanked by winged "putti" is thought to be that of the wealthy Spreta family.
provenance
William R. Hearst Foundation; Walters Art Museum, 1958, by gift.
date
ca. 1570 (Renaissance)
citationUrl
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CC0
language
en
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Wood
cassoni
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1
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1
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import
dimensions
units
cm
width
77.5
height
170
dimensionsRaw
30 1/2 x 66 15/16 in. (77.5 x 170 cm)
Source extras
med
wood (walnut)
creator_ids
33562
collection_ids
TAF
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13
Single page context
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1
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0
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photo
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