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Chest-on-chest

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Black wooden chest-on-chest with a tall top section and a shorter bottom section. The top section has a curved top with three finials, one in the center and one on either side. There are two small drawers at the top, followed by six long drawers below. The bottom section has two short drawers on either side at the top, and four long drawers below. All drawers have ornate metal handles. The entire piece stands on short legs. The artist of this piece is unknown but titled "Chest-on-chest".

Artwork Details

Date
1750–80
Medium
Mahogany, white pine
Culture
American
Dimensions
501 × 625 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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