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Dower chest
Object: Furniture
Exact Date: 1560-1600
Country of Origin: Germany
Description: A large mid-16th century Continental Dower oak cupboard. The front with high relief carved panels depicting The Annunciation, The Birth and The Crucifixion, in the upper section. The central panel portrays the Last Supper – with eleven disciples. Judas is displayed with the bag of money in his left hand – and the bottom panels show Jesus before the High Priest and The Trial. The sides decorated with various figures and ornamental basses. The sides of linenfold panelling. It is believed to be Westphalian in origin. It is personally initialled on the right and left hand sides by the owners, A.T. and S.A. with both sides showing the differing coats of arms of those involved in this commissioned piece.
Acc. No: 119
Item No: 110
Subject Type: Cupboard
Object Type: Furniture
Location: Great Hall
Nationality: German/Westphalian
Mediums / Material: Wood/Oak
Measurements Metric: 2.46M H x 1.65M L x 72cm W
Measurements Imperial: 8ft 1" H x 5ft 5" L x 28" W