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Clawed Arm Defense

A work made of steel, silver, velvet weave, and wood.
CC0 Public Domain Designation

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  • A work made of steel, silver, velvet weave, and wood.

Date:

mid–19th century in the early 17th centlury style

Artist:

Attributed to Antonio Cortelazzo
Italian, active mid-19th century

About this artwork

Status

Currently Off View

Department

Applied Arts of Europe

Artist

Antonio Cortelazzo

Title

Clawed Arm Defense

Place

Italy (Object made in)

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1830–1870

Medium

Steel, silver, velvet weave, and wood

Dimensions

H.: 49.2 cm (19 3/8 in.)

Credit Line

George F. Harding Collection

Reference Number

1982.2128a-b

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