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Armchair back and seat, 15th or 16th century (textiles); late 19th century (woodwork), Walnut, carved and turned; silk cut-v…

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Chair

Armchair back and seat

Maker unknown · 15th or 16th century (textiles); late 19th century (woodwork)

Medium: Walnut, carved and turned; silk cut-velvet braided tape with fringe of green silk and gilt-metal thread.
Dimensions: H. 99.3 cm, W. 60.2 cm, D. 45 cm Back 29 x 67 cm; seat 64 x84 cm (including fringe)
Accession: 1975.1.1993
Credit line: Robert Lehman Collection, 1975
Culture: Italian (?) or American (United States?)

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