Corner post
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Corner post

TitleCorner post
Date16th century 16th century
MediumCarved walnut
ClassificationWoodwork
Holding institutionThe Metropolitan Museum of Art
Credit lineThe Friedsam Collection, Bequest of Michael Friedsam, 1931
RightsPublic domain (CC0). Free to use for any purpose.

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“Corner post” is a work of unattributed authorship, dated 16th century. It is executed in carved walnut and classified as woodwork. This work is in the public domain (CC0), so the image may be downloaded and reused for any purpose without permission (see the licence note below).

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