Coffer with inlaid monogram
| Title | Coffer with inlaid monogram |
|---|---|
| Date | ca. 1680–1700 17th century |
| Medium | Ebony, various marquetry woods, ivory, stained horn, mother-of-pearl, on poplar wood, mahogany; modern velvet; brass hardware; gilt-bronze handles |
| Classification | Woodwork-Furniture |
| Holding institution | The Metropolitan Museum of Art |
| Credit line | Bequest of Mrs. Charles Wrightsman, 2019 |
| Rights | Public domain (CC0). Free to use for any purpose. |
About this artwork
“Coffer with inlaid monogram” is a work of unattributed authorship, dated ca. 1680–1700. It is executed in ebony, various marquetry woods, ivory, stained horn, mother-of-pearl, on poplar wood, mahogany; modern velvet; brass hardware; gilt-bronze handles and classified as woodwork-furniture. This work is in the public domain (CC0), so the image may be downloaded and reused for any purpose without permission (see the licence note below).
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