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Description: | Mahogany, the carved details ebonised. The central drawer below the main panel is fitted as a secretaire. The carved motifs refer to Mercury, the Messenger of the gods (shown by his staff with serpents) and Athene, the goddess of wisdom and learning (shown by her owl). Size: Height: 235 cm; Width: 146 cm; Depth: 29 cm. | License: | http://www.thebowesmuseum.org.uk/terms/ | Rights holder: | The Bowes Museum | Subjects: | 1784 | Source: | Bowes-OAI | Identifier: | http://www.thebowesmuseum.org.uk/collect... | Go to resource |
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