SHELF

Creator(s): Unknown

Currently in storage

About this object

A set of shaped shelves that are attached to a wall plaque. There are two shelves carved in the shape of a long rectangle with two rounded ends. The top shelf is larger in size. They are attached to a background carved in the shape of a chimera or dragon in high relief. The animal has outspread wings positioned between the shelves. Its head is above the top shelf and is turned to the right with its mouth open. The tail curls below the bottom shelf. It stands on the bottom shelf with its feet.

Object name:

SHELF

Made from:

Wood

Made in:

ITALY

Date made:

19th c.

Size:

78.7 × 95.3 cm (31 × 37 1/2 in.)

Detailed information for this item

Catalog number:

33.194

Class:

FURNITURE

Signature marks:

Credit line:

Gift of General Foods, 1978