Design for an Object (Casket?) Decorated with Armorial Trophies and Foliage 19th century

This 19th-century anonymous pen-and-ink drawing, housed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, depicts a design for a casket or other object. The intricate detail of the design features a rectangular box adorned with armories and foliage, suggesting a piece of decorative art meant for a wealthy patron. The design is rendered with meticulous lines, showcasing the artist's skill in capturing the intricate details of the proposed object's ornamentation. The use of armories and foliage speaks to the popularity of heraldic motifs in 19th-century decorative art.