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Lectern with Bible dated 1716, on a Twisted Stem on a Round Profiled Base, Supported by Three Spheres
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Lectern with Bible dated 1716, on a Twisted Stem on a Round Profiled Base, Supported by Three Spheres

anonymous · c. 1700 - c. 1800 · mahogany (wood); teak (wood); wood (plant material); padouk (wood); ironwood

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

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Lectern with Bible. The lectern is made of teak and ironwood. The rectangular top has a molded raised edge at the bottom and rests on a twisted stem, standing on a round, wide, molded base on three spheres angled outward. The Bible in a leather binding with brass corner mounts and a brass clasp was printed in 1716 by Pieter Keur in Dordrecht.

Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam’s own description
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Credit lineLessenaar met Bijbel dd 1716, op getordeerde stam op rond geprofileerd voetstuk, gedragen door drie bollen. c. 1700 - c. 1800. anonymous. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.
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