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Marriage chest (cassone) with scenes from the story of David and Goliath

second half 16th century
Not on view

Artwork Details

Object Information
  • Title: Marriage chest (cassone) with scenes from the story of David and Goliath
  • Date: second half 16th century
  • Culture: Italian, Rome
  • Medium: Walnut, partly gilded
  • Dimensions: 25 x 75-1/2 x 24-1/2 in. (63.5 x 191.8 x 62.2 cm)
  • Classification: Woodwork-Furniture
  • Credit Line: Bequest of George Blumenthal, 1941
  • Object Number: 41.190.255
  • Curatorial Department: European Sculpture and Decorative Arts
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