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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
Museum record:
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