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Writing cabinet, late 16th–early 17th century, Walnut with brass mounts
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Case Piece

Writing cabinet

Maker unknown · late 16th–early 17th century

Medium
Walnut with brass mounts
Dimensions
Overall: 70 1/2 × 58 1/2 × 22 1/2 in. (179.1 × 148.6 × 57.2 cm)
Accession
30.79
Credit line
Gift of Mrs. Elihu Chauncey, 1930
Culture
Italian, Genoa

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