Dower Chest

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Rectangular wooden chest with flat top and short legs. The chest has a reddish-brown body and a darker brown top and base. Three arched panels on the front feature painted designs. The left and right panels have a white background with a black and red floral pattern. The center panel has a white background with a figure of a man wearing a hat, brown coat, and tan pants, holding a staff. The right side of the chest features a white and red geometric pattern. The chest appears old and worn, with visible signs of aging and wear. The background of the image is gray. The title of the image is "Dower Chest".