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Chest

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows a wooden chest. The chest is rectangular and made of dark wood. It has a flat top and is raised on four short legs. The front of the chest features four carved panels. The left and right panels are decorated with an intricate floral pattern. The two center panels are decorated with a cross-like design. Each panel has a long, vertical, cylindrical handle. There are decorative metal hinges on either side. A latch is visible on the top center. The background of the image is white. The chest appears to be on display. The chest is by an artist known as "Chest".

Artwork details

Date:
1675–1700
Medium:
Oak, pine, maple
Culture:
American
Dimensions:
599 × 441 px
Museum record:
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