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Slate Table

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Dark brown wooden table, titled "Slate Table" by artist unknown. Rectangular table top with eight sides, featuring a recessed rectangular slate surface surrounded by light-colored wood with geometric pattern. The table has a small drawer on the front with a keyhole and ornate metal hardware. Four tapered legs with decorative spindles and bulbous shapes at the top and bottom, connected by a curved stretcher. The table's apron features a scalloped edge. The background of the image displays a light gray color.

Artwork Details

Date
1715–35
Medium
Birch, white pine, walnut, spruce
Culture
American
Dimensions
599 × 610 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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