A 17th century oak bridal chest

Period:
Late 16th century
Dimensions:
35.5 x 47 x 36 cm
Reference:
100-858

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A 17th century oak bridal chest

The front panel features an engraved text referring to the visit of the wise men from the East to the baby Jesus.
 
On the front of the lid, the :inscription:
“maie IxIIx andern x capittel”
 
Around the centre panel the inscription:
'de wisen vt saba qwemen dar
gold wirock vnd miren offern sedar'
 
Germany, late 16th century

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