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Dresser (Dressoir aux harpies)

ca. 1570–90, and 19th century
On view at The Met Fifth Avenue in Gallery 953

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  • Title: Dresser (Dressoir aux harpies)
  • Date: ca. 1570–90, and 19th century
  • Culture: French (Ile-de-France or Burgundo-Lyonnais)
  • Medium: Carved walnut with interior elements of oak, pine; iron locks and hinges.
  • Dimensions: 57 × 20 × 54 1/4 in. (144.8 × 50.8 × 137.8 cm)
  • Classification: Woodwork-Furniture
  • Credit Line: Robert Lehman Collection, 1975
    1975.1.2034
  • Object Number: 1975.1.2034
  • Curatorial Department: The Robert Lehman Collection

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