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In the collection ofMetropolitan Museum of Art

Hip-joint armchair (Dantesca type, associated with 1975.1.1970 a,b)

In the collection of Metropolitan Museum of Art

Date

15th or 16th century (textiles); 16th century (chair)

Medium

Walnut, carved; embroidery, silk velvet, metal.

Dimensions

H. 91.5 cm, W. 74.5 cm, D. 49 cm. Back: 35 x 76 cm.; Seat 45 x 52 cm.

Form

Chair

Culture

Italian

Museum

Metropolitan Museum of Art

Accession

1975.1.1971 ab

Credit line

Robert Lehman Collection, 1975