Pair of columns

Spanish

16th century

Not on view

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Title: Pair of columns
Date: 16th century
Culture: Spanish
Medium: Wood, painted and gilded; gilded iron
Dimensions: Height (each): 65 3/4 in. (167 cm)
Classification: Woodwork
Credit Line: Rogers Fund, 1968
Object Number: 68.138.2, .3
Curatorial Department: European Sculpture and Decorative Arts

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