

Cartridge Box Made for the Bodyguard of the Prince-Elector of Saxony
Silver cartridge box with a domed top and a hinged lid. The box has a rectangular body with a curved top and a flat base. The box is decorated with intricate engravings and etchings. A scene on the front shows a man on horseback holding a sword. The man wears a helmet and a breastplate. The horse has a saddle and bridle. The box has a handle on the left side. The box stands on three small feet. The background of the image is white.
Artwork Details
- Date
- ca. 1590–1600
- Medium
- Silver, wood, velvet
- Culture
- German, Saxony
- Dimensions
- 489 × 624 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original
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