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Coffer Collection (#3)

"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

Background imageCoffer Collection: Silhouette soldier Unknown Knowledge Cognitione

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

Background imageCoffer Collection: Umbria Terni Terni S. Maria dell Oro Convent church

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

Background imageCoffer Collection: Coffer Stand Attributed Andre-Charles Boulle

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

Background imageCoffer Collection: Coffer of scribe. Spain

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

Background imageCoffer Collection: MS Ahmed III 3206 Aristotle teaching, illustration from Kitab Mukhtar al-Hikam

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

Background imageCoffer Collection: Second Class. The parting, 1854. Artist: Solomon, Abraham (1824-1862)

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

Background imageCoffer Collection: Painted and inlaid coffer from the Treasure of Tutankhamun, Ancient Egyptian, c1325 BC

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

Background imageCoffer Collection: The Dowry, 1863. Artist: John Tenniel

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

Background imageCoffer Collection: Victorian decor, Coffer or Jewel Box, 1855

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

Background imageCoffer Collection: Spain. Galicia. Santiago de Compostela. Cathedral. The silve

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

Background imageCoffer Collection: Spain. Santiago de Compostela. Cathedral. The silver coffer

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

Background imageCoffer Collection: Coffer of agates. Spain

Coffer of agates. Spain
Coffer of agates. 11th century. Made in silver and decorated with agates. From the Collegiate Church of Saint Isidore of Leon. National Archaeological Museum. Madrid. Spain

Background imageCoffer Collection: Coffer of the Beatitudes. Spain

Coffer of the Beatitudes. Spain
Coffer of the Beatitudes. 1063. Ivory plaques depicting the Beatitudes. National Archaeological Museum. Madrid. Spain

Background imageCoffer Collection: Design Coffer 19th century Ink 7-1 / 2 x 16-1 / 2

Design Coffer 19th century Ink 7-1 / 2 x 16-1 / 2
Artokoloro

Background imageCoffer Collection: Chest of drawers

Chest of drawers
Antique illustration of a Chest of drawers

Background imageCoffer Collection: Statuette of a man carrying a box, from Arslan Tach, Syria (stone) (detail)

Statuette of a man carrying a box, from Arslan Tach, Syria (stone) (detail)
XIR238717 Statuette of a man carrying a box, from Arslan Tach, Syria (stone) (detail) by Assyrian, (7th century BC); National Museum, Aleppo, Syria; out of copyright

Background imageCoffer Collection: Still Life with a Camelia, c. 1820 (colour woodblock print)

Still Life with a Camelia, c. 1820 (colour woodblock print)
XIR221167 Still Life with a Camelia, c.1820 (colour woodblock print) by Japanese School, (19th century); 21x18 cm; Musee des Beaux-Arts, Angers, France; Japanese, out of copyright

Background imageCoffer Collection: The Birth of the Virgin (oil on panel)

The Birth of the Virgin (oil on panel)
XIR184721 The Birth of the Virgin (oil on panel) by Master of the Life of Virgin Mary, (15th century); 85x105 cm; Alte Pinakothek, Munich, Germany; Italian, out of copyright

Background imageCoffer Collection: The Miser (oil on canvas)

The Miser (oil on canvas)
XIR179449 The Miser (oil on canvas) by Le Prince, Jean-Baptiste (1734-81); Private Collection; French, out of copyright

Background imageCoffer Collection: A Young Girl Lifting a Chest (oil on canvas)

A Young Girl Lifting a Chest (oil on canvas)
XMN181848 A Young Girl Lifting a Chest (oil on canvas) by Greuze, Jean Baptiste (1725-1805); Musee de Picardie, Amiens, France; (add.info.: Jeune Fille Soulevant un Coffre; ); Giraudon; French

Background imageCoffer Collection: COPENHAGEN: ROYAL PALACE. Hall of the Knights at the Royal Palace of Frederiksborg

COPENHAGEN: ROYAL PALACE. Hall of the Knights at the Royal Palace of Frederiksborg, in Copenhagen, Denmark. Stereograph, 1902

Background imageCoffer Collection: Wherry Mine, Mounts Bay, Penzance, Cornwall, England. Wooden trestle bridge

Wherry Mine, Mounts Bay, Penzance, Cornwall, England. Wooden trestle bridge carrying the horizontal rods from the steam engine, left

Background imageCoffer Collection: The flooded fens around the Coffer Dam. Farmland drowned in

The flooded fens around the Coffer Dam. Farmland drowned in
The flooded fens of the Eastern Counties. The flooding caused by numerous high tides which was hoped to be resolved by the building of the Coffer Dam The dam would act as a barrier to the assaults of

Background imageCoffer Collection: Coffer Fish 1849

Coffer Fish 1849
Coffer Fish Ostracion Auritus Date: 1849

Background imageCoffer Collection: Ivory jewel chest from the tomb of the pharaoh Tutankhamun, discovered in the Valley of the Kings

Ivory jewel chest from the tomb of the pharaoh Tutankhamun, discovered in the Valley of the Kings, Thebes, Egypt, North Africa, Africa

Background imageCoffer Collection: Globe and Coffer Fish

Globe and Coffer Fish
Globe fish and coffer fish swimming together

Background imageCoffer Collection: Extreme Vasity Suit 1907

Extreme Vasity Suit 1907
American style: extreme Vasity sac suit (rear view) with narrow fit trousers with front & back crease & a deep turn-up or cuff. The jacket sleeves also have cuffs




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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.