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Cassetta frame

1880–1900; made in style of early 17th century
Not on view

Artwork Details

Object Information
  • Title: Cassetta frame
  • Artist: Unknown , working in Rome
  • Date: 1880–1900; made in style of early 17th century
  • Culture: Italian, Rome
  • Medium: Poplar back frame with applied upper moldings in walnut, ebony, and ebonized pearwood. Half-lapped back frame. Niello; crystal and lapis lazulipanels with silver leaf beneath; some with dragon's-blood glaze. Frieze: niello-bordered panels with radius-ended centers and square corners.
  • Dimensions: Overall: 13 5/8 × 11 7/8 in. (34.6 × 30.1 cm)
    Sight: 7 7/8 × 6 1/4 in. (20 × 15.8 cm)
    Rabbet: 8 3/8 × 6 5/8 in. (21.2 × 16.9 cm)
  • Classification: Frames
  • Credit Line: Robert Lehman Collection, 1975
  • Object Number: 1975.1.2292
  • Curatorial Department: The Robert Lehman Collection

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