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Bed from the Davanzati Palace, second half 15th century, Walnut

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Bed

Bed from the Davanzati Palace

Maker unknown · second half 15th century

Medium: Walnut
Dimensions: H. (bed and dais): 56-3/4 in. (144.1 cm); W. (dais) 85-1/2 in. (217.2 cm); L. (dais) 102-7/8 in. (261.3 cm); H. (dais) 15-7/8 in. (40.3 cm); Gr. H. (bed at headboard) 40-7/8 in. (103.8 cm); Gr. W. (bed at headboard) 58-1/2 in. (148.6 cm); L. (bed) 88-1/2 in. (224.8 cm)
Accession: 65.221.1
Credit line: Gift of George R. Hann, 1965
Culture: Italian, Florence

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