Coffer Collection (#2)

Exhibition of the Queens Jubilee Gifts at St Jamess Palace (engraving)
1591414 Exhibition of the Queens Jubilee Gifts at St Jamess Palace (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Virtue of Hope, Tomb of Saint Peter, c. 1336 (marble)
3496977 Virtue of Hope, Tomb of Saint Peter, c.1336 (marble) by Balduccio, Giovanni (1290-1339); Chiesa di Sant Eusebio, Peglio, Como, Lombardy

The Virtue of Prudence, Tomb of Saint Peter, c. 1336 (marble) (detail of 3496972)
3496973 The Virtue of Prudence, Tomb of Saint Peter, c.1336 (marble) (detail of 3496972) by Balduccio, Giovanni (1290-1339); Chiesa di Sant Eusebio, Peglio, Como, Lombardy

The Virtue of Faith, Tomb of Saint Peter, c. 1336 (marble)
3496967 The Virtue of Faith, Tomb of Saint Peter, c.1336 (marble) by Balduccio, Giovanni (1290-1339); Chiesa di Sant Eusebio, Peglio, Como, Lombardy

The Virtue of Charity, Tomb of Saint Peter, c. 1336 (marble)
3496966 The Virtue of Charity, Tomb of Saint Peter, c.1336 (marble) by Balduccio, Giovanni (1290-1339); Chiesa di Sant Eusebio, Peglio, Como, Lombardy

The Gallery, Chiswick House (w / c on paper)
621523 The Gallery, Chiswick House (w/c on paper) by Hunt, William Henry (1790-1864); 31.7x24.8 cm; eThe Devonshire Collections, Chatsworth; (add.info.: Chiswick House)

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

Nivernaise Day for the War Disabled Fund, 1915 (colour litho)
699191 Nivernaise Day for the War Disabled Fund, 1915 (colour litho) by Neumont, Maurice Louis Henri (1868-1930); 120x80 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Namban Japanese export chest (lacquer and mother-of-pearl)
BAL9098 Namban Japanese export chest (lacquer and mother-of-pearl) by Japanese School (16th century); Mallett & Son Antiques Ltd. London, UK; Japanese, out of copyright

The Baphomet of the Templars, illustration of a carved scene from a marble goblet in
DGC405785 The Baphomet of the Templars, illustration of a carved scene from a marble goblet in the Kunsthistorisches Museum in Vienna (engraving) (simplified version of 405782) by English School

View of the Interior (b / w photo)
ALI218389 View of the Interior (b/w photo) by Roman, (2nd century AD); Pantheon, Rome, Italy; (add.info.: built by Emperor Hadrian 118-128 AD; ); Alinari

Plaques from a wooden chest depicting Jesus Christ between two scenes with Adam
XIR280123 Plaques from a wooden chest depicting Jesus Christ between two scenes with Adam, 10th-11th century (wood & ivory) (b/w photo) by Byzantine School; 12.3x46 cm; Hessisches Landesmuseum

Two plaques from a chest (see also 280124) (ivory) (b / w photo)
XIR238730 Two plaques from a chest (see also 280124) (ivory) (b/w photo) by Byzantine, (11th Century); 9.5x23.5 cm; Hessisches Landesmuseum, Darmstadt, Germany; (add.info.: top one depicts St)

Detail from a wedding chest depicting two figures by a tent (painted vellum on wood)
NUL177948 Detail from a wedding chest depicting two figures by a tent (painted vellum on wood) by French School, (12th century); Vannes Cathedral, France; French, out of copyright

Detail from a wedding chest depicting a musician and a dancer (painted vellum on wood)
NUL173499 Detail from a wedding chest depicting a musician and a dancer (painted vellum on wood) by French School, (12th century); Vannes Cathedral, France; French, out of copyright

Detail from a wedding chest depicting soldiers dressed for battle (painted vellum on wood
BAL51512 Detail from a wedding chest depicting soldiers dressed for battle (painted vellum on wood) by French School, (12th century); Vannes Cathedral, France; French, out of copyright

Victoria And Albert Museum: Coffer or Reliquary, wood, carved, painted, and gilt, Byzantine
6011334 Victoria And Albert Museum: Coffer or Reliquary, wood, carved, painted, and gilt, Byzantine, 12th or 13th century (engraving) by English School

In an Omnibus, 1885. Creator: Delondre, Maurice (active 1880s)
In an Omnibus, 1885. Found in the collection of Musee Carnavalet, Paris

In an Omnibus, 1877. Creator: Carriere-Belleuse, Pierre (1851-1933)
In an Omnibus, 1877. Private Collection

Customs at the Simplon, 1880. Creator: Giraud, Pierre Francois Eugene (1806-1881)
Customs at the Simplon, 1880. Private Collection

Leather coffer with incised decoration, 15th century, (1903). Creator: Unknown
Leather coffer with incised decoration, 15th century, (1903). Coffret En Cuir Grave (XVe. Siecle), offered by Louis XI to the Savaron family

Carved openwork box, 1500-c1860, (1881). Creator: W Tucker
Carved openwork box, 1500-c1860, (1881). Etching of a small coffer of boxwood with engraved ivory fillets and wrought brass handle, made in France

Iron casket, c1400, (1881). Creator: J Brooke
Iron casket, c1400, (1881). Etching of a double coffer or casket with divided lids, made in France in the early 15th century. It was probably designed as a strong box for a church

Walnut cassone, 1570, (1881). Creator: Frederick Marriott
Walnut cassone, 1570, (1881). Etching of a carved wooden cassone or chest, one of a pair made in Rome in the late 16th century

The Travelling Companions, 1862. Creator: Egg, Augustus Leopold (1816-1863)
The Travelling Companions, 1862. Found in the Collection of Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery

Third Class Waiting Room, 1865. Found in the collection of Nationalmuseum Stockholm

Second Class Waiting Room, 1865. Found in the collection of Nationalmuseum Stockholm

The Vigil (Les Fiances). Private Collection

The traveler, 1883-1885. Found in the Collection of Musees royaux des Beaux-Arts de Belgique, Brussels

In A Railway Carriage, 1893. Found in the Collection of N. Yaroshenko Art Museum, Kislovodsk

In A Railway Carriage (After A Nights Journey). Private Collection

Study of Pack Saddles and other Objects. Artist: Askevold, Anders (1834-1900)
Study of Pack Saddles and other Objects. Found in the collection of National Museum of Art, Oslo

The hotel room. Artist: Sargent, John Singer (1856-1925)
The hotel room. Private Collection

Henry II carved coffer or bahut and oak screen of the same French Period, 1910. Artist: Edwin Foley
Henry II carved coffer or bahut and oak screen of the same French Period, 1910. A print from The Book of Decorative Furniture, Volume I, TC and EC Jack Limited, 35 Paternoster Row, and Edinburgh, 1910

14th century buttressed coffer, 1910. Artist: Edwin Foley
14th century buttressed coffer, 1910. A print from The Book of Decorative Furniture, Volume I, TC and EC Jack Limited, 35 Paternoster Row, and Edinburgh, 1910

The Customs, 1877. Artist: Mancini, Antonio (1852-1930)
The Customs, 1877. Found in the collection of the National Gallery, London

Lid of a coffer showing Tutankhamun and his wife Ankhesenamun in a garden, 14th century BC. The lower frieze shows a servant girl and man picking mandrake, the fruit of love

Silhouette soldier Unknown Knowledge Cognitione
Silhouette of soldier Unknown, Knowledge, Cognitione, Cognitione delle cose (Ripa), zodiacal signs of the winter season, chest, coffer, snakes, prepared paper, h 115 mm × w 83 mm

Umbria Terni Terni S. Maria dell Oro Convent church
Umbria Terni Terni S. Maria dell Oro, Convent church, this is my Italy, the italian country of visual history, One exterior view of this 15th-century convent church rebuilt in the 17th century

Coffer Stand Attributed Andre-Charles Boulle
Coffer on a Stand; Attributed to Andre-Charles Boulle (French, 1642 - 1732, master before 1666); Paris, France; about 1684 - 1689; Oak, cypress, and walnut veneered with tortoise shell

Coffer of scribe. Spain
Coffer of scribe. Made of wood with mother-of-pearl inlay work. Granadine Circle. 14th century. National Archaeological Museum. Madrid. Spain

MS Ahmed III 3206 Aristotle teaching, illustration from Kitab Mukhtar al-Hikam
XIR156555 MS Ahmed III 3206 Aristotle teaching, illustration from Kitab Mukhtar al-Hikam wa-Mahasin al-Kilam by Al-Mubashir (pen & ink and gouache on paper) by Turkish School

Second Class. The parting, 1854. Artist: Solomon, Abraham (1824-1862)
Second Class. The parting, 1854. Found in the collection of the National Gallery of Australia, Canberra

Painted and inlaid coffer from the Treasure of Tutankhamun, Ancient Egyptian, c1325 BC. A coffer decorated with a scene of a king in a war chariot

The Dowry, 1863. Artist: John Tenniel
The Dowry, 1863. Mr. Bull. There, Pam! Theres The Trifle Of Money For The Marriage. Ah! How Much Better Than Some United States, Eh

Victorian decor, Coffer or Jewel Box, 1855
Vintage engraving of Victorian decor, Coffer or Jewel Box by Riester of Paris, in Ebony and steel panels inlaid with gold, 1855

Spain. Galicia. Santiago de Compostela. Cathedral. The silver coffer holding the remains of St. James. Crypt. Built in 19th century. Detail evangelists

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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.