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Hip-joint armchair (Dantesca type), 15th or 16th century (textiles); 16th century (chair, partly), Walnut, carved; embroider…

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Chair

Hip-joint armchair (Dantesca type)

Maker unknown · 15th or 16th century (textiles); 16th century (chair, partly)

Medium: Walnut, carved; embroidery, silk velvet, metal.
Dimensions: H. 94.5 cm, W. 71.5 cm, D. 56 cm. Back: 33 x 69 cm.; Seat: 36 x 72 cm.
Accession: 1975.1.1974 ab
Credit line: Robert Lehman Collection, 1975
Culture: Italian

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