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Kast

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Silver cabinet with a flat top and three doors, featuring various fruit designs. The top has a decorative border with leaves and flowers. The doors have arched panels with different fruit arrangements: - The left panel shows a pear, grapes, and other fruits. - The center panel features a gourd with grapes and other fruits. - The right panel displays a hanging bundle of onions or garlic. The cabinet has a dark base with a decorative trim and small feet. The overall design includes ornate details and a mix of fruit and floral motifs, created by Kast.

Artwork details

Date:
1690–1720
Medium:
Painted yellow poplar, red oak, white pine
Culture:
American
Dimensions:
470 × 625 px
Museum record:
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