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Chest, Italian, c.1600, Rock crystal, lacquered and gilded wood, silver with gilding, and gilded bronze
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Case Piece · Italy

Chest

Italian · Italy · c.1600

Medium
Rock crystal, lacquered and gilded wood, silver with gilding, and gilded bronze
Dimensions
18 7/8 x 27 7/8 x 17 1/2 in. (47.9 x 70.8 x 44.5 cm)
Accession
346:1958
Credit line
Friends Endowment Fund
Culture
Italian
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