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Armchair, late 16th century, Carved and gilded walnut, leather
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Chair

Armchair

Maker unknown · late 16th century

Medium
Carved and gilded walnut, leather
Dimensions
56-1/2 x 25 x 21-1/2 in. (143.5 x 63.5 x 54.6 cm)
Accession
32.126
Credit line
From the collection of Mrs. Henry Kirk Porter, Gift of her daughter, Miss Annie May Hegeman, 1932
Culture
Italian, Florence
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