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Manuscript Storage Cabinet

18th century
Not on view

Artwork Details

Object Information
  • Title: Manuscript Storage Cabinet
  • Date: 18th century
  • Culture: Thailand
  • Medium: Lacquer on wood and gold on black ground
  • Dimensions: H. 72 in. (182.9 cm); W. 40 in. (101.6 cm); D. 33 in. (83.8 cm)
  • Classification: Furniture
  • Credit Line: Bequest of Florance Waterbury, in memory of her father, John I. Waterbury, 1968
  • Object Number: 68.149.11
  • Curatorial Department: Asian Art
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