Chest (petaca)
Object type: Petaca
Department: The American Wing
Culture: New Spain (Mexico)
Artist: Unknown
Artist role: Artist
Date: ca. 1772
Medium: Rattan structure covered with leather, embroidered with agave fiber and lined with fabric; forged, chased and openwork iron lock and hardware
Dimensions: 18 7/8 × 24 3/4 × 17 3/4 in. (47.9 × 62.9 × 45.1 cm)
Geography: Made in    New Spain (Mexico)  
Credit line: Purchase, Nancy Dunn Revocable Trust Gift, 2018
Accession year: 2018