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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
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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