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Rosewood chair upholstered in calf leather. Column legs with four rails; rear stiles crowned by shield-bearing lions., ca. 1…
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Chair

Rosewood chair upholstered in calf leather. Column legs with four rails; rear stiles crowned by shield-bearing lions.

Maker unknown · ca. 1640 - ca. 1650

Medium
rosewood; wood; calf leather
Dimensions
height 106 cm x width 46.5 cm x depth 42 cm x height 54.5 cm x width 46.5 cm x depth 36 cm x weight 7 kg
Accession
BK-NM-11619
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