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Armchair with legs crowned by shield-bearing seated lions, upholstered in red velvet, c. 1640 - c. 1650, velvet (fabric weav…
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Chair

Armchair with legs crowned by shield-bearing seated lions, upholstered in red velvet

Maker unknown · c. 1640 - c. 1650

Medium
velvet (fabric weave); rosewood (wood); textile materials; wood (plant material)
Dimensions
height 48 cm x width 51 cm x depth 40 cm
Accession
BK-1960-28
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ca. 1500
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1600 - 1650
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