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Cassone with the Coat of Arms of the Spreta Family
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
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William R. Hearst Foundation; Walters Art Museum, 1958, by gift.
Exhibitions
| 1998-2001 | Highlights from the Collection. The Walters Art Gallery, Baltimore. |
Conservation
| Date | Description | Narrative |
|---|---|---|
| 6/24/1960 | Treatment | repaired; loss compensation; cleaned; coated |
| 4/22/1988 | Examination | examined for condition |
| 1/1/1996 | Examination | examined for survey |
| 3/18/1997 | Examination | examined for condition |
| 11/30/1998 | Examination | examined for survey |
| 7/1/1999 | Examination | examined for condition |
Geographies
Italy, Rome (Place of Origin)
Measurements
30 1/2 x 66 15/16 in. (77.5 x 170 cm)
Credit Line
Gift of the William R. Hearst Foundation, 1958
Location in Museum
Accession Number
In libraries, galleries, museums, and archives, an accession number is a unique identifier assigned to each object in the collection.
In libraries, galleries, museums, and archives, an accession number is a unique identifier assigned to each object in the collection.
65.50