Post Medieval Painted Miniature Alabaster Casket
Circa 17th century A.D. With D-section lid and four stub feet, painted panels of rosettes and foliage in red and green with liquide gold detailing; upper edge of base with legend 'SIrVOAMI / SENOr[A] DOrA NICOLA / SADERO[B]AS'. 336 grams, 83 mm wide (3 1/4 in.).
From a Blackheath, London, UK, deceased estate. Property of a Suffolk, UK, gentleman.
The text reads in part as a personal name 'Senora Dora Nicola .. de Robas', Spanish or Catalan.
Price realized | 290 GBP |
Starting price | 130 GBP |
Estimate | 200 GBP |