Velvet-Covered Traveling Chest
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Velvet-Covered Traveling Chest

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This ornate chest from the 17th c. blends protective utility with aristocratic opulence. Covered in red velvet and reinforced with finely wrought ironwork, it was used for transporting valuables. The lion-feet base adds an air of authority, symbolizing strength and vigilance over its contents.