Coffer Collection

Painted ivory plaque from the lid of a coffer showing Tutankhamun and Ankhesenamun in a garden, the lower frieze shows young women plucking mandrakes, from the tomb of the pharaoh Tutankhamun

Coffer from the treasury, made from wood and ivory with applied gold and silver, from the tomb of the pharaoh Tutankhamun, discovered in the Valley of the Kings, Thebes, Egypt, North Africa, Africa

The ceiling of the Sala dell'Udienza, designed by Benedetto (1442-97) and Giuliano (1432-90) da Maiano
BEN85160 The ceiling of the Sala dell'Udienza, designed by Benedetto (1442-97) and Giuliano (1432-90) da Maiano, after 1470 (photo); Palazzo Vecchio (Palazzo della Signoria) Florence

To the Society of Coffers at Blackheath, 1790. Gentleman golfer in military jacket with golf club
5912982 To the Society of Coffers at Blackheath, 1790. Gentleman golfer in military jacket with golf club and caddie or coffer holding ball and clubs at Royal Blackheath Club, established 1745

Compagnie de Navigation Paquet , 1930s. Creator: Anonymous
Compagnie de Navigation Paquet , 1930s. Private Collection

The Baphomet of the Templars, illustration of a stone casket found at Essarois (Burgundy
DGC405782 The Baphomet of the Templars, illustration of a stone casket found at Essarois (Burgundy) (engraving) by English School

The Baphomet of the Templars, copy of an stone casket found at Essarois (Burgundy) (litho
CHT287227 The Baphomet of the Templars, copy of an stone casket found at Essarois (Burgundy) (litho) (b/w photo) by French School, (19th century); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris

Europe, Italy, Rome. The arch of Septimus Severus in the Forum Romanum at sunrise

Safe. 16th century. Spain
Safe. 16th century. Cast iron and fretwork. Maria Pita House-Museum. Corunna, Galicia, Spain

Barrel Vault with Coffering from the series Roman Ruins and Buildings, 1562

Bacchus (Dionysos) and Ariadne, Adonis bathing, Venus and Mars, North Wall
2384699 Bacchus (Dionysos) and Ariadne, Adonis bathing, Venus and Mars, North Wall, Chamber of Cupid and Psyche (Sala di Amore e Psiche), 1526-1528 by Romano

Polyphemus, Zeus and Olympia and Pasiphae, East Wall, Chamber of Cupid and Psyche (Sala di Amore e Psiche), 1526-1528
2384697 Polyphemus, Zeus and Olympia and Pasiphae, East Wall, Chamber of Cupid and Psyche (Sala di Amore e Psiche), 1526-1528 by Romano, Giulio (1492-1546) (and workshop); Palazzo del Te, Mantua

The oath of loyalty to the first captain Luigi Gonzaga in 1328 (fresco)
AII78748 The oath of loyalty to the first captain Luigi Gonzaga in 1328 (fresco) by Italian School, (15th century); Palazzo Ducale & Museo, Mantua, Lombardy, Italy; Italian, out of copyright

La Fontaines Fables - Treasure Chest
Vintage engraving from La Fontaines Fables, Illustraed by Gustave Dore. The Miser who lost his treasure

Coffer, France, 1700 / 20. Creator: Andre-Charles Boulle the Elder
Coffer, France, 1700/20

Coffer, Russia, c. 1880 / 90. Creator: Unknown
Coffer, Russia, c. 1880/90

Coffer, Lima, c. 1750. Creator: Unknown
Coffer, Lima, c. 1750

Tomb of Saint Peter, c. 1336 (marble)
3496962 Tomb of Saint Peter, c.1336 (marble) by Balduccio, Giovanni (1290-1339); Chiesa di Sant Eusebio, Peglio, Como, Lombardy

Interior view of the main nave (b / w photo)
ALI279779 Interior view of the main nave (b/w photo) by Italian School; Santa Maria Maggiore, Rome, Italy; (add.info.: Vue interieure de la nef principale; early Christian mosaic cycle; built)

Ushabti casket with a scene of psychostasis, Third Intermediate Period (painted wood)
XIR141767 Ushabti casket with a scene of psychostasis, Third Intermediate Period (painted wood) by Egyptian 21st Dynasty (c.1069-945 BC); Louvre, Paris, France; Egyptian, out of copyright

Sea chest, from Nuremberg (metal)
XIR210275 Sea chest, from Nuremberg (metal) by German School, (16th century); Musee d Histoire de la Ville, Saint-Malo, France; German, out of copyright

Ms L. A. 139-Lisboa fol. 27 The witnesses are left unburied
XJL195849 Ms L.A. 139-Lisboa fol.27 The witnesses are left unburied and their souls ascend to Heaven, from the Gulbenkian Apocalypse, c.1265-70 (vellum) by English School

The Pilgrim and the Queen from The Staff Scrip by Dante G
IL212322 The Pilgrim and the Queen from The Staff Scrip by Dante G. Rossetti (1828-82) illustrated in Childrens Stories from the Poets by M.D.Belgrave and H.Hart (colour litho) by Adams

Sea Chest from Nuremberg (wood and metal)
XVM201587 Sea Chest from Nuremberg (wood and metal) by German School, (16th century); Musee du Vieux-Marseille, Marseille, France; German, out of copyright

Detail from a wedding chest depicting soldiers going to war (painted vellum on wood)
NUL177947 Detail from a wedding chest depicting soldiers going to war (painted vellum on wood) by French School, (12th century); Vannes Cathedral, France; French, out of copyright

Scribes chest (painted wood)
SCP50796 Scribes chest (painted wood) by Egyptian, New Kingdom (c.1567-1085 BC); 28x27.2x37 cm; Louvre, Paris, France; Egyptian, out of copyright

Scenes de la naissance et de l enfance de Jesus, telles qu elles sont representees dans le Mystere de la Conception de
5215683 Scenes de la naissance et de l enfance de Jesus, telles qu elles sont representees dans le Mystere de la Conception de Jehan Michel (engraving) by French School

Cross section of the Pantheon, illustration from a facsimile copy of
AFC206116 Cross section of the Pantheon, illustration from a facsimile copy of I Quattro Libri dell Architettura written by Palladio, originally published 1570 by Palladio

Casket showing complex locking system (iron)
CNC7652 Casket showing complex locking system (iron) by German School, (16th century); Private Collection; German, out of copyright

Virtue of Temperance, Tomb of Saint Peter, c. 1336 (marble) (detail of 3496978)
3496979 Virtue of Temperance, Tomb of Saint Peter, c.1336 (marble) (detail of 3496978) by Balduccio, Giovanni (1290-1339); Chiesa di Sant Eusebio, Peglio, Como, Lombardy

Virtue of Fortitude, Tomb of Saint Peter, c. 1336 (marble)
3496976 Virtue of Fortitude, Tomb of Saint Peter, c.1336 (marble) by Balduccio, Giovanni (1290-1339); Chiesa di Sant Eusebio, Peglio, Como, Lombardy

The Nativity, in Coffer, c. 1490 (woodcut in black hand colored with brush
2972820 The Nativity, in Coffer, c.1490 (woodcut in black hand colored with brush, stencil & w/c on ivory laid paper mounted on the inside cover of a coffer, constructed of wood, iron, leather)

The Hamilton Palace Sale at Messers Christie and Mansion s, Works of Decorative Art (engraving)
1624072 The Hamilton Palace Sale at Messers Christie and Mansion s, Works of Decorative Art (engraving) by Sulman, Thomas (fl.1855-1900); Private Collection; (add.info)

A classical carved work table, 1810-20 (mahogany)
CH441588 A classical carved work table, 1810-20 (mahogany) by Phyfe, Duncan (1768-1854) (attr. to); 76.8x64.8x39.4 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; American, out of copyright

George III polychrome and gilt-japanned pot-pourri bowl and cover
CH441554 George III polychrome and gilt-japanned pot-pourri bowl and cover, late 18th century (papier-mache) by English School

Virtue of Fortitude, Tomb of Saint Peter, c. 1336 (marble) (detail of 3496976)
3496969 Virtue of Fortitude, Tomb of Saint Peter, c.1336 (marble) (detail of 3496976) by Balduccio, Giovanni (1290-1339); Chiesa di Sant Eusebio, Peglio, Como, Lombardy

Two plaques from a chest (ivory) (b / w photo) (see also 238730)
XIR280124 Two plaques from a chest (ivory) (b/w photo) (see also 238730) by Byzantine, (11th Century); 9.5x17 cm; Hessisches Landesmuseum, Darmstadt

A coffer dam for carrying on the repair of Blackfriars Bridge (engraving)
604999 A coffer dam for carrying on the repair of Blackfriars Bridge (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Pair of Louis XIV coffres de toilette (mariage) (ebony, brass, pewter & tortoiseshell)
1209562 Pair of Louis XIV coffres de toilette (mariage) (ebony, brass, pewter & tortoiseshell) by Boulle, Andre Charles (1642-1732)

Venetian cassone (gilded wood)
BAL2738 Venetian cassone (gilded wood) by Italian School, (16th century); Private Collection; Italian, out of copyright

Relief depicting porters laden with gifts (stone)
XIR161315 Relief depicting porters laden with gifts (stone) by Assyrian, (9th century BC); Iraq Museum, Baghdad; out of copyright

The Virtue of Justice, Tomb of Saint Peter, c. 1336 (marble)
3496970 The Virtue of Justice, Tomb of Saint Peter, c.1336 (marble) by Balduccio, Giovanni (1290-1339); Chiesa di Sant Eusebio, Peglio, Como, Lombardy

The Virtue of Obedience, Tomb of Saint Peter, c. 1336 (marble) (detail of 3496963)
3496965 The Virtue of Obedience, Tomb of Saint Peter, c.1336 (marble) (detail of 3496963) by Balduccio, Giovanni (1290-1339); Chiesa di Sant Eusebio, Peglio, Como, Lombardy

The healing of the invalid and of the epileptic, Tomb of Saint Peter, c. 1336 (marble)
3496964 The healing of the invalid and of the epileptic, Tomb of Saint Peter, c.1336 (marble) by Balduccio, Giovanni (1290-1339); Chiesa di Sant Eusebio, Peglio, Como, Lombardy

Ceiling decorations from San Simpliciano, Milan (w / c & pencil on paper)
746852 Ceiling decorations from San Simpliciano, Milan (w/c & pencil on paper) by Gruner, Ludwig (1801-82); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; German, out of copyright

Detail of a domed export casket, Edo period, mid-17th century (lacquer
493272 Detail of a domed export casket, Edo period, mid-17th century (lacquer, gold & mother of pearl) (see also 493271) by Morocaua or Murakawa

An important Spanish Colonial silver coffer, c. 1800 (silver with wood base
987818 An important Spanish Colonial silver coffer, c.1800 (silver with wood base and wood interior) by South American School

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"Unveiling the Riches: Exploring the Enigmatic World of Coffers" Step into a world of opulence and mystery as we delve into the captivating history of coffers. These ornate treasures have been cherished throughout centuries, holding secrets and stories within their exquisite craftsmanship. One such masterpiece is a painted ivory plaque from the lid of a coffer, transporting us to ancient Egypt. Here, Tutankhamun and Ankhesenamun are immortalized in a lush garden, reminding us of their eternal love amidst pharaonic splendor. Moving forward in time, we encounter a coffer from Spain's treasury that mesmerizes with its blend of wood, ivory, gold, and silver. This safe exudes an aura of security while whispering tales of wealth safeguarded for generations. The Templars' Baphomet emerges next—a stone casket discovered at Essarois—an enigma shrouded in secrecy. Its intricate design hints at hidden knowledge possessed by this mysterious order. A scribe's coffer from Spain captures our attention next—its purpose perhaps to hold precious scrolls or inkwells—a testament to the importance placed on preserving knowledge during this era. Journeying through Europe brings us to Rome's Forum Romanum at sunrise—the arch of Septimus Severus stands tall against the golden sky. A reminder that even grand structures like these required sturdy coffering techniques for support and beauty. Artistic wonders await as Bacchus (Dionysos) and Ariadne grace one chamber while Adonis bathing enthralls another—these scenes adorning walls inside Italy's Sala di Amore e Psiche transport us into mythological realms where love intertwines with divine beings. But it is not only art that captivates; historical events come alive too. The oath taken by Luigi Gonzaga in 1328 resonates through time—a fresco capturing loyalty and honor within a coffered setting.