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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
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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