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Boulle work

Scope note

Marquetry comprised of brass and tortoise shell, applied to furniture especially in the late 17th and early 18th centuries.

This term has 1 records attributed within our system.

Term type

AAT
Technique

Getty AAT term number

300053854

Broader Terms used

marquetry

Created

13yrs ago

Connected records

Cabinet

Maker(s)

Production: Bullock, George

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