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Chest of Drawers

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The chest of drawers by an unknown artist features a predominantly dark brown body with intricate gold designs. The piece consists of a tall upper section with six drawers, each adorned with gold handles in the shape of hearts or flowers and intricate gold designs depicting various scenes. The lower section has a smaller cupboard flanked by two drawers, all featuring gold accents and designs. The chest stands on four curved legs with small feet. The background of the image is plain gray.

Artwork Details

Date
ca. 1747
Medium
Japanned maple, japanned white pine, white pine; brass
Culture
American
Dimensions
436 × 625 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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