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Strong box

Unknown artist, 1650–1700

Oak, veneered with walnut and bound with brass scrolls, which decorate the lid, front and sides. There is a brass carrying handle at either side. Inside the lid is a large compartment and below the main compartment are two small drawers. Part of a donation of 16 gifts and 1 bequest to five museums by the Brigadier Clark Fund through the Art Fund between 1936 and 1992.

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Title of artwork, date

Strong box, 1650–1700

Date supported

1966

Medium and material

Oak, walnut, brass

Dimensions

28 x 48 x 28 cm

Gifted by

Brigadier Clark Fund

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