Italian, Venice
Door Frame, 14th century
Carved wood, 238.5 x 132 cm (93 7/8 x 51 15/16 in.)
This is a rectangular-shaped wooden doorframe. The outer edge is a thin dark strip with two bands of alternating rectangular tooth-like projections. The rest of the frame is a reddish color with three raised decorative repeating rows running all around. The outer row consists of gothic arches, the middle one of square tooth-like projections alternating with semicircular ones, and the third one of arrows. Discoloration and scuffing are visible.
Dutch Room
Commentary
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