second half 1st century BCE-first half 1st century CE
3.5 x 27.1 cm (1 3/8 x 10 11/16 in.)
[Sotheby’s, New York, June 25, 1992, lot 329], sold; to Harvard University Art Museums, 1992.
Walnut with black marble inserts
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17th centuryAmericanWalnut
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18th centuryBritishBronze, lead on eyes
2nd-3rd century CERomanWalnut with a parquetry frieze
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18th centuryBritishPainted white pine
18th centuryAmericanWood
15th centuryGermanChromed bent tubular steel frame and fabric
20th centurySwissMahogany and pine with brass
18th centuryAmerican