Cassone

Italian, Tuscany

first half 16th century

Not on view

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Title: Cassone
Date: first half 16th century
Culture: Italian, Tuscany
Medium: Walnut, originally polychromed and gilded
Dimensions: 67 3/4 × 24 1/2 in. (172.1 × 62.2 cm)
Classification: Woodwork-Furniture
Credit Line: Rogers Fund, 1913
Object Number: 13.150
Curatorial Department: European Sculpture and Decorative Arts

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