Golden chest "Cassone"

A cassone is a medieval or renaissance marriage chest given to the bride by her parents on her wedding day. These chests were so important, they were often adorned, gilded, carved, or decorated illustriously images of the bride, the family, or some other important event pertaining to them. After the wedding, these beautiful, ornate trunks were usually moved to the bridal chamber and became a special place for the bride to store all her most personal belongings or treasures. The practice is still somewhat in use today, with parents filling the trunk with precious linens and keepsakes.