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Long Side Table

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Long Side Table by artist. The table is long and low with a flat top. The table top is rectangular with upturned edges. The top surface is smooth and flat with a warm brown color. The table legs are thick and sturdy, with a darker brown color than the top. The legs are connected to the table top by carved wooden brackets, one on either side. The brackets have a decorative design with geometric patterns. The right leg has a carved design on it. The table is placed against a wall with a light blue lower section and beige upper section. The floor is made of large brown tiles.

Artwork details

Date:
17th–18th century
Medium:
Wood (huanghuali or Dalbergia odorifera)
Culture:
China
Dimensions:
599 × 247 px
Museum record:
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