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Chest with Drawer

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Dark brown wooden chest with a flat top and short legs. The chest has a long rectangular shape. The front features two rows of panels. The top row consists of four square panels with intricate carvings. Top and bottom borders of the top row have designs resembling pointed arches with gold coloring. The bottom row has one long rectangular panel with intricate carvings. Borders around the top and bottom row are made of a geometric wood pattern resembling chevrons. The sides have wood panels with geometric patterns. A pull-out drawer handle is not visible, suggesting it is on the inside. The background is white. Chest with Drawer by [artist's name].

Artwork Details

Date
1650–1700
Medium
Oak, chestnut, cedar, walnut
Culture
American
Dimensions
599 × 452 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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