Wooden travel chest partially covered in leather with a domed lid. Three-quarter view.

Hutch-Chest with a curved lid, Cl. 13119 © GrandPalaisRmn / Jean-Gilles Berizzi

Wooden travel chest partially covered in leather with a domed lid. Front view.

Hutch-Chest with a curved lid, Cl. 13119 © GrandPalaisRmn / Jean-Gilles Berizzi

Wooden travel chest partially covered in leather with a domed lid. Back view.

Hutch-Chest with a curved lid, Cl. 13119 © GrandPalaisRmn / Jean-Gilles Berizzi

Hutch-Chest with a curved lid

Description

On display - room 19c

16th century

Late Middle Ages

The "hutch" originally referred to a domed accessory attached to a flat chest for storing everyday items during travel. The lid subsequently took on the domed shape of the accessory, which increased its resistance to loads and water.

This piece of oak furniture is decorated with leather upholstery secured by numerous decorative studs, which contribute to the overall decoration, while the leather acts as a barrier against moisture. Stamped iron strips form a lattice divided into alternating square and diamond compartments. The side handles made loading and transport easy.
 

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Lead object: headless man mounted on a horse. Front view.

Secular badge, horse rider, Cl. 4600 © GrandPalaisRmn / Michel Urtado

Badges (lead)

14th century - 15th century

Round ceramic plate with Islamic-style decoration in blue and gold with a metallic sheen. Front view on a neutral background.

Hispano-moresque ceramic, basin with eyelets, Cl. 2343 © GrandPalaisRmn / Jean-Luc Mabit

Hispano-moresque ceramics

15th century - 16th century