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Wooden Whipping Post on a Jointed Stem
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Wooden Whipping Post on a Jointed Stem

anonymous · 1700 · walnut (hardwood); wood (plant material); silver (metal)

From the collection of Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Free to download, adapt and use — no permission needed.

About this work

Kwispedoor. The stem, jointed with turning, rests on three radially placed legs in the form of volutes. On the stem rests the bowl, which provides space for a silver inner bowl. Also described as a guéridon.

Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam’s own description
Subjects
interieuronderdeelspittoon
Credit lineKwispedoor van hout op gelede stam. 1700. anonymous. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.
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