Walnut cassone, Tuscany, 16th century

Front carved in bas-relief to depict two winged leonine caryatids holding a shield within a cartouche; lower band with pods; front corners qualified by an anthropomorphic mask. Truncated cusped lid carved with fluting and, on top, full-bodied floral scrolls; front feet in the form of a winged dragon, 73x176x64 cm