Who created "Chest (petaca)"?

Chest (petaca) was created by Unknown in ca. 1772.

When was "Chest (petaca)" created?

This artwork was created ca. 1772.

Is "Chest (petaca)" in the public domain?

Yes, Chest (petaca) is in the public domain and available for free download under CC0 license.

Chest (petaca)

Q: What medium is "Chest (petaca)"?

Chest (petaca) is Rattan structure covered with leather, embroidered with agave fiber and lined with fabric; forged, chased and openwork iron lock and hardware.

Unknown

ca. 1772

Medium

Rattan structure covered with leather, embroidered with agave fiber and lined with fabric; forged, chased and openwork iron lock and hardware

Dimensions

18 7/8 × 24 3/4 × 17 3/4 in. (47.9 × 62.9 × 45.1 cm)

Classification

Petaca

Culture

New Spain (Mexico)

Department

The American Wing

Museum

Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY

Credit

Purchase, Nancy Dunn Revocable Trust Gift, 2018

Accession Number

2018.3

About the Artist

Unknown

The artist designated as "Unknown" in our virtual museum's collection exemplifies a poignant chapter in art history: creators whose identities have faded into obscurity despite the enduring power of their work. With only one known artwork attributed to them in our holdings, this figure represents countless anonymous hands that shaped visual culture across centuries. Museums worldwide, including th...

Chest (petaca)

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