Cabinet (credenza)

Italian

19th or first half of the 20th century (with Renaissance parts)

On view at The Met Fifth Avenue in Gallery 956

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Title: Cabinet (credenza)
Date: 19th or first half of the 20th century (with Renaissance parts)
Culture: Italian
Medium: Walnut, iron, bronze.
Dimensions: H. 63.8 cm, W. 99.8 cm, D. 45 cm
Classification: Woodwork-Furniture
Credit Line: Robert Lehman Collection, 1975
Object Number: 1975.1.2014
Curatorial Department: The Robert Lehman Collection

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