The Paston Treasure - East Anglia, UK
The Paston Treasure is one of the most important depictions of a schatzkammer (cabinet treasure) in the history of British collecting. It is a record of the magnificent collections once held at Oxhead Hall in Norfolk, home of the Paston family. From the Dutch school, it was probably painted between 1666 -69 As well as being gorgeous to look at, the painting's importance lies in the international scope and interest of the objects portrayed. The Paston Treasure Norwich Castle Museum & Art Gallery Castle Hill, Norwich, East Anglia NR1 3JU Tel: 0160 3493649