How many caskets did Portia's father make? Which casket contained the portrait of Portia?

Portia's father made three caskets. The lead casket contained the portrait of Portia.

In William Shakespeare's famous play 'The Merchant of Venice', Portia's father devised a unique test for his daughter's suitors. He created three caskets made of different materials: gold, silver, and lead. Each casket bore an inscription, challenging the suitors to choose wisely.

The condition was that only the suitor who picked the casket containing Portia's portrait would win her hand in marriage. Many suitors were swayed by the outward appearance of wealth and chose the gold or silver caskets, which contained grim messages. However, Bassanio, exercising true judgment, chose the humble lead casket, inside which he found Portia's portrait, proving himself worthy.