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Cartridge Box Made for the Bodyguard of the Prince-Elector of Saxony

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

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
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