Nuptual Chest (Storage Chest). So-called "Cassone" or "Forziere" 1450 - 1475

This "cassone," or marriage chest, was crafted by the Italian painter Lo Scheggia between 1450-1475. It is decorated with intricate painted scenes on the inside and outside. The exterior features a procession, while the interior depicts a reclining figure, possibly a mythological god. This richly-decorated chest was a significant wedding gift, symbolizing the couple's future prosperity and the merging of their families. The chest is currently housed in the Statens Museum for Kunst in Denmark, offering a glimpse into 15th century Italian art and the rituals of marriage.