Pair of armchairs (part of a set)

Italian, Genoa

late 16th century

Not on view

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Title: Pair of armchairs (part of a set)
Date: late 16th century
Culture: Italian, Genoa
Medium: Carved walnut, leather
Dimensions: Overall (each): 45 × 28 1/4 × 20 3/4 in. (114.3 × 71.8 × 52.7 cm)
Classification: Woodwork-Furniture
Credit Line: Bequest of George Blumenthal, 1941
Object Number: 41.190.404, .405
Curatorial Department: European Sculpture and Decorative Arts

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