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Cassetta frame

early 17th century
On view at The Met Fifth Avenue in Gallery 956

Artwork Details

Object Information
  • Title: Cassetta frame
  • Date: early 17th century
  • Culture: Lombard
  • Medium: Cimolo. Gilt; deep brown bole.
  • Dimensions: Overall: 31 5/16 × 25 13/16 in. (79.5 × 65.5 cm)
    Sight: 25 15/16 × 18 15/16 in. (65.9 × 48.1 cm)
    Rabbet: 26 7/8 × 21 1/4 in. (68.2 × 54 cm)
  • Classification: Frames
  • Credit Line: Robert Lehman Collection, 1975
  • Object Number: 1975.1.1631
  • Curatorial Department: The Robert Lehman Collection

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