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Knife Box

Lewis Fueter

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Knife Box by Lewis Fueter: A black wooden box with a curved top and front; silver decorative elements on the front including a central plate with floral scrollwork; a small, round knob on the top; and a latch on the right side. The box sits on four small feet, with the front two being ornate with silver.

Artwork Details

Date
1765–95
Medium
Mahogany, mahogany veneer, white pine, tulip poplar
Culture
American
Dimensions
450 × 625 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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Palette