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Paw feet

Scope note

Feet carved to represent an animal's paw; used on chairs, sofas, and case pieces, especially in the 19th century. FAIRB

Term type

AAT

Getty AAT term number

300040650

Broader Terms used

<furniture feet by motif>

Term used for

feet, paw

Equivalent Terms used

paw foot

Created

13yrs ago

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