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Tilt-top Tea Table

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Dark-colored tilt-top tea table with a round top. Top has a flat surface with a wavy edge. Three small legs support a square platform that holds the top. The main leg is ornately carved with stacked decorative rings and attached to three curved legs with ornate carvings. The curved legs end in feet with a scroll-like design. The table appears to be made of a dark wood or metal with a smooth finish. The background is light gray.

Artwork details

Date:
1750–75
Medium:
Mahogany
Culture:
American
Dimensions:
600 × 583 px
Museum record:
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