Portable ark. Germany, 17th century

Portable ark. Germany, 17th century.
Polychrome beech wood; iron lock and handles.
With key.
It shows wear and some loss.
Measurements: 34,5 x 23 x 26 cm.

Portable chest of prismatic body, with the soul of wood, painted by hand by the four sides and the lid with profusion of floral elements, in base of buds and tendrils, with predominance of green and yellow tones on red or blue bottom. It has a hinged front that shows an interior with three registers, the central one with a small niche type door. Two upper drawers are missing. The drawers and the central door are polychromed with motifs similar to those of the exterior. The hardware and the lock are integrated into the decoration while reinforcing the structure. It has iron side handles.