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1937

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2015

2025

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Finial

This is a Finial. We acquired it in 1937. Its medium is wood, carved and gilded. It is a part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts department.

  • Frame
  • carved and gilt pine.
  • Gift of Samuel P. Avery.
  • 1903-1-47

Its dimensions are

H x W x D (measured without exhibition mounts): 23.5 x 16 x 14.5 cm (9 1/4 x 6 5/16 x 5 11/16 in.)

Cite this object as

Finial; wood, carved and gilded; H x W x D (measured without exhibition mounts): 23.5 x 16 x 14.5 cm (9 1/4 x 6 5/16 x 5 11/16 in.); 1937-73-14

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