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Manuscript Storage Cabinet

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Manuscript Storage Cabinet by Artist. Tall cabinet with two doors. The cabinet has a flat top with four short posts, one at each corner. The doors are side-by-side and have a patterned design with two images. The left image appears to be a figure with a pointed hat and a long object in their hand. The right image appears to be a figure standing next to an object. The cabinet has a decorative base with curved legs. The entire cabinet is intricately carved with patterns and designs. The background of the image is plain and light-colored. The image is in black and white.

Artwork details

Date:
18th century
Medium:
Lacquer on wood and gold on black ground
Culture:
Thailand
Dimensions:
469 × 625 px
Museum record:
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