Chest Front

18th century

Not on view

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Title: Chest Front
Date: 18th century
Geography: Attributed to Syria
Medium: Wood; carved
Dimensions: H. 17 3/4 in. (45.1 cm)
W. 57 1/2 in. (146.1 cm)
Classification: Wood
Credit Line: Rogers Fund, 1922
Object Number: 22.185.19
Curatorial Department: Islamic Art

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