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Dower chest with incised decoration, including 'Samson rending the lion', c. 1600 - c. 1610, iron (metal); oak (wood); wood…
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Dower chest with incised decoration, including 'Samson rending the lion'

Maker unknown · c. 1600 - c. 1610

Medium
iron (metal); oak (wood); wood (plant material)
Dimensions
height 50 cm x width 85.5 cm x depth 50.5 cm x weight 37 kg
Accession
BK-1961-8
Credit line
De Bruijn-van der Leeuw Bequest, Muri, Switzerland
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