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Wall Bracket

In the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art

Wall Bracket, c. 1650–75, carved and gilt wood

Date: c. 1650–75
Medium: carved and gilt wood
Dimensions: Overall: 56.4 x 49.1 x 26.4 cm (22 3/16 x 19 5/16 x 10 3/8 in.)
Origin: France
Culture: France, 17th century
Museum: Cleveland Museum of Art
Accession: 1989.157
Credit line: Bequest of Mrs. Severance A. Millikin

The carved decoration depicts Hercules and the Nemean lion.

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