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The Weld Blundell amber cabinet

Unknown artist, c. 1700

The two-door amber cabinet is decorated with ivory reliefs and adorned with brass fittings; it has nine drawers around a central mirrored architectural compartment. The drawer interiors are as elaborately embellished as the exterior. Made in Danzig (Poland). This work was acquired with assistance from the Wolfson Foundation.

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Title of artwork, date

The Weld Blundell amber cabinet, c. 1700

Date supported

2002

Medium and material

Amber & ivory on oak structure with brass fittings

Dimensions

46 x 34 x 25 cm

Grant

104939

Total cost

539755

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