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Dressing Glass

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Black and white photograph of a Dressing Glass by artist not specified. The object has a large oval mirror mounted on a stand with two curved legs on either side. The mirror frame is dark-colored with a decorative design at the top and a rope-like pattern around the edge. The stand has a small rectangular section with a flat top and two drawers below. The drawers have decorative handles and intricate etchings on the front. The top of the stand is flat with a small lip around the edge. The entire object appears to be made of a dark-colored material, possibly metal. The background of the image is plain white.

Artwork Details

Date
1790–1800
Medium
Lacquered wood
Culture
Chinese, for American market
Dimensions
504 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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