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Board Chest

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows a rectangular wooden chest with a flat top and a decorative design on the front. The chest is made of dark brown wood, possibly old or weathered, with a darker border along the bottom edge. The front of the chest features a design consisting of four diamond shapes, with each diamond divided into sections by lines and containing a circular pattern resembling a wheel. The diamonds are separated by vertical lines and topped with an arch pattern. The chest is positioned at an angle, with the front facing slightly to the right of the viewer. The background is white with shadows cast by the chest. The title of the image is "Board Chest".

Artwork Details

Date
1650–1700
Medium
Pine
Culture
American
Dimensions
599 × 434 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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