A NASRID-STYLE EARLY MARQUETRY AND IVORY INLAID CASSONE Venice or Barcelona, late 15th century Elaborately geometrically engraved and inlaid with ivory and specimen wood to top, front, sides, and interior of lid; base and most interior fittings now lost. H: 19, W: 51 1/2, D: 22 in. PROVENANCE: The collection of Heinrich Schliemann (German, 1822-1890). By descent. Acquired from the above, Athens, 1914. The Collection of Ambassador and Mrs. Alexander Weddell, Richmond, Virginia. Deaccessioned by The Virginia House Museum to benefit future preservation, acquisitions, and care of collections.