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Folding chair

late 15th century
Not on view

Artwork Details

Object Information
  • Title: Folding chair
  • Date: late 15th century
  • Culture: Spanish, Granada
  • Medium: Walnut inlaid with ivory, steel, bone and various woods; modern leather upholstery
  • Dimensions: H. 38 x W. 24-3/4 x D. 18 in. (96.5 x 62.9 x 45.7 cm)
  • Classification: Woodwork-Furniture
  • Credit Line: Gift of William H. Riggs, 1913
  • Object Number: 27.225.1
  • Curatorial Department: European Sculpture and Decorative Arts
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