This is a fragment from an ornament panel made out of gilded wood. Its color is deep dark brown on the sides and light brown in the middle portions. Its orientation is horizontal having a long band as a base with coiling ends. Towards the center-left is a wreath with flowers and leaves with fanning sides. It has small punctures for mounting. A dragon is featured in the center of the wreath. Its physical features are not discernable but details of its texture is shown by way of carving. Its tail is outside the wreath and coils towards the base where it rests.

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Object Timeline

1906	We acquired this object.
2015	We photographed this object.
2024	You found it!

Fragment Of Ornament For Panel (France), ca. 1750

This is a Fragment of ornament for panel. It is dated ca. 1750 and we acquired it in 1906. Its medium is gilded wood. It is a part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts department.

This object was donated by George A. Hearn. It is credited Gift of George A. Hearn.

Its dimensions are

H x W x D: 35.5 x 11.5 x 2.5 cm (14 x 4 1/2 x 1 in.)

Cite this object as

Fragment Of Ornament For Panel (France), ca. 1750; gilded wood; H x W x D: 35.5 x 11.5 x 2.5 cm (14 x 4 1/2 x 1 in.); Gift of George A. Hearn; 1906-9-85

Short URL http://cprhw.tt/o/2B2RK/
Accession Number 1906-9-85
Object ID 18151665