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.
More information
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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