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Date:: late 17th century
Culture:: Italian, Rome
Medium:: Walnut; carved, painted, and gilded linden wood; mirror glass
Dimensions:: H. 91 x W. 60 x D. 24-1/2 in. (231.1 x 152.4 x 62.2 cm)
Classification:: Woodwork
Credit Line:: Gift of Madame Lilliana Teruzzi, 1972
Accession Number:: 1972.73

This artwork is currently on display in Gallery 508

Description

The supporting figure shows the strong influence of sculpture on Roman Baroque furniture. This object was formerly in the collection of Prince Cesare Ludovico Ottoboni.
Provenance

Prince Cesare Ludovico Ottoboni ; Madame Lilliana Teruzzi (until 1972; to MMA)
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What
Glass (16,073)

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Gilt (9,080)

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Painting (5,231)

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Walnut (979)

Mirrors (738)

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Europe (150,450)

Italy (24,953)

Rome (572)
When
A.D. 1600-1800 (67,255)
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