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Armchair of ebony with hollowed armrests ending in stylized dolphin heads on vase-shaped armrest supports. Back splats with cherubs.
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Armchair of ebony with hollowed armrests ending in stylized dolphin heads on vase-shaped armrest supports. Back splats with cherubs.

anonymous · 1600 - 1650 · ebony (wood); wood (plant material); velvet (fabric weave)

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

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Armchair. Ebony, upholstery renewed. Netherlands, ca. 1625–1650.

Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam’s own description
Subjects
chairfurniturearmstoelseating furniture
Credit lineArmstoel van ebbenhout met geholde armleggers die eindigen in gestileerde dolfijnkoppen op vaasvormige armleggerstutten. Rugstijlen met cherubs.. 1600 - 1650. anonymous. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.
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