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Chest

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows a wooden chest with a dark wood finish. The chest has a flat top. It features four drawers. The chest has a curved base with carved legs that resemble animal paws. The legs have a claw-like design. The chest is supported by these four legs. Metal handles and keyholes are on the drawers. The background of the image is white.

Artwork details

Date:
1780–90
Medium:
Mahogany, white pine
Culture:
American
Dimensions:
600 × 480 px
Museum record:
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