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Hip-joint armchair (Dantesca type, associated with 1975.1.1975 a,b), 15th or 16th century (textiles); 20th century (cushion)…

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Hip-joint armchair (Dantesca type, associated with 1975.1.1975 a,b)

Maker unknown · 15th or 16th century (textiles); 20th century (cushion)

Medium: Walnut, carved; silk cut velvet, metal.
Dimensions: H. 93.5 cm, W. 68 cm, D. 51 cm. Back: 26 x 74 cm.; Seat: 31 x 74 cm.
Accession: 1975.1.1976 ab
Credit line: Robert Lehman Collection, 1975
Culture: Italian

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