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Pilaster

16th century
Not on view

Artwork Details

Object Information
  • Title: Pilaster
  • Date: 16th century
  • Culture: Italian or French
  • Medium: Wood, gold leaf
  • Dimensions: 9 ft. 4 1/2 in. × 4 1/4 in. × 5 1/2 in. (285.8 × 10.8 × 14 cm)
    with modern base: 10 ft. 3 in. (312.4 cm)
  • Classification: Woodwork-Architectural
  • Credit Line: Rogers Fund, 1907
  • Object Number: 07.287.7
  • Curatorial Department: Medieval Art and The Cloisters
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