Bishop's Chair

Austrian

early 15th century

Not on view

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Title: Bishop's Chair
Date: early 15th century
Geography: Made in Salzburg, Nonnberg (?), Austria
Culture: Austrian
Medium: Lead
Dimensions: Overall: 1 5/16 x 1 3/4 x 1 in. (3.3 x 4.4 x 2.5 cm)
Classification: Metalwork-Lead
Credit Line: Gift of Ruth Blumka, 1974
Object Number: 1974.187
Curatorial Department: Medieval Art and The Cloisters

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