Chest

Minneapolis Institute of Art

Chest

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Date
c. 1600
Medium
Oak
Department
European Art
Institution
Minneapolis Institute of Art
Object ID
18498

Storage chests were one of the earliest and most common forms of household furniture. The panels and frame are hewn from solid oak. The carving on the panels is known as linen-fold ornament, a popular motif from the Gothic era which persisted well into the reign of Queen Elizabeth I. England, Europe

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Gift of funds from Mrs. Lynden F. King

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