Cassetta frame

Unknown

1880–1900; made in style of early 17th century · Poplar back frame with applied upper moldings in walnut, ebony, and ebonized pearwood. Half-lapped back frame. Niello; crystal and lapis lazulipanels with silver leaf beneath; some with dragon's-blood glaze. Frieze: niello-bordered panels with radius-ended centers and square corners. · Robert Lehman Collection

Artist

Unknown

Date

1880–1900; made in style of early 17th century

Medium

Poplar back frame with applied upper moldings in walnut, ebony, and ebonized pearwood. Half-lapped back frame. Niello; crystal and lapis lazulipanels with silver leaf beneath; some with dragon's-blood glaze. Frieze: niello-bordered panels with radius-ended centers and square corners.

Culture

Italian, Rome

Department

Robert Lehman Collection

Credit line

Robert Lehman Collection, 1975