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Tea Table

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The Tea Table by unknown artist shows a black wooden table with a flat top and four legs. The table top is square with a recessed center. A raised lip borders the table top. The table legs are long and curved with ornate carvings. The legs have a foot with three curved sections resembling a claw. The table is centered on a light gray background. The table casts a shadow to the right.

Artwork Details

Date
1765–90
Medium
Mahogany, white pine
Culture
American
Dimensions
599 × 506 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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