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Knife Box

Lewis Fueter

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Knife Box by Lewis Fueter: A black wooden box with a sloped top and curved front panel. The box has a silver knob on the top and silver decorative pieces on the front, including a lock and keyhole surrounded by ornate designs. A smaller decorative piece is at the bottom. The box appears to be made of dark wood with visible grain. A tassel hangs from the right side.

Artwork Details

Date
1765–95
Medium
Mahogany, mahogany veneer, white pine, tulip poplar
Culture
American
Dimensions
454 × 625 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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