Hanging Shelf, one of a pair

DateCa. 1820

MediumDeal, lacquer, gilt

DimensionsOH: 35 3/8"; OW: 35 3/4"; OD: 8 3/4"

Credit LineMuseum Purchase

Object number1937-41,2

DescriptionHanging shelf, one of a pair. Each shelf is constructed in three sections with a pagoda style "roof" over each section. The fretwork sides of each section are Chippendale in style. The central section of the shelf is bisected into two parts. An open bracket supports the shelf from underneath the central section. The entire surface of the shelf is black lacquered and there is some chinoiserie decoration executed in gilt.

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