Dower Chest

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The Dower Chest by artist is a black and white photograph of a chest with a flat top and a slightly raised lip around the edges. The chest has a rectangular shape with a flat front and slightly curved sides. The chest has two large rectangular panels on the front, each featuring a white inlay with a design of trees and animals. The panels are surrounded by an intricate border of etched designs. Below the panels are two small drawers with small handles. The chest sits on a small base with short feet. The entire chest, including the top, is covered in etched designs and patterns. The background of the image is white, with a slight shadow underneath the chest.