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

Italian, Rome

second half 16th century

Not on view

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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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