Vitrine Containing Twenty-Three Ornaments

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The Vitrine Containing Twenty-Three Ornaments by an unknown artist depicts an ornate wooden cabinet with a dark finish and a mirrored base, against a light-colored wall. The cabinet has a rectangular shape with a flat top and a decorative border around the edges. The cabinet features multiple shelves of varying sizes, arranged in a staggered, interlocking pattern. The shelves are rectangular with ornate white trim. There are 23 small white ornaments displayed on the shelves, varying in shape, size, and design. Ornaments include figurines, vases, and other decorative items. The ornaments are positioned on their respective shelves, facing outward. The background is a plain light-colored wall with a shadow cast to the right of the cabinet. The overall appearance is a black-and-white photograph. The mirrored base of the cabinet is visible at the bottom.