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Looking glass

early 18th century
On view at The Met Fifth Avenue in Gallery 746

Artwork Details

Object Information
  • Title: Looking glass
  • Date: early 18th century
  • Culture: possibly British
  • Medium: Walnut, pine
  • Dimensions: Overall: 49 × 18 1/4 in. (124.5 × 46.4 cm)
  • Classification: Woodwork-Furniture
  • Credit Line: Gift of Mrs. Russell Sage, 1909
  • Object Number: 10.125.348a
  • Curatorial Department: European Sculpture and Decorative Arts
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