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Coffer with inlaid monogram, ca. 1680–1700, Ebony, various marquetry woods, ivory, stained horn, mother-of-pearl, on poplar…
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Coffer with inlaid monogram

Maker unknown · ca. 1680–1700

Medium
Ebony, various marquetry woods, ivory, stained horn, mother-of-pearl, on poplar wood, mahogany; modern velvet; brass hardware; gilt-bronze handles
Dimensions
11 3/4 × 13 3/4 × 19 1/4 in. (29.8 × 34.9 × 48.9 cm)
Accession
2019.283.26
Credit line
Bequest of Mrs. Charles Wrightsman, 2019
Culture
Possibly French or Italian
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