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Chest

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The wooden chest, titled "Chest" by an unknown artist, is rectangular in shape with a flat top and four legs. The chest has a dark brown color and is made of wood. It features four carved panels on the front, each with a figure standing under an arched design. The panels are separated by carved columns. The top of the chest has a simple border of carved lines. The sides of the chest have carved patterns. The background of the image is white with a shadow cast by the chest. The chest is positioned at an angle, with the front facing slightly towards the right side of the image.

Artwork Details

Date
1640–80
Medium
Oak, chestnut
Culture
American
Dimensions
600 × 449 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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