Kneehole Desk
CultureChinese
Dateca. 1800
MediumBlack lacquer and gilt
DimensionsOverall: 31 1/2 × 44 1/4 × 29 inches (80.01 × 112.4 × 73.66 cm)
Credit LineGift of Marion and Henry Bloch
Object number2019.20.20.1-11
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DescriptionA japanned keyhole desk decorated with gold painted designs inspired by Asian pastoral motifs. The desk has a slightly serpentine front. The topmost drawer simulated three short drawers and rests above nine short drawers, with the central three recessed back.
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