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Klismoi

Scope note

Ancient Greek chairs having a deep top rail curving forward from the back and sabre legs; usually undecorated. Imitated during various classical revivals, especially in the 19th century.

Term type

AAT

Getty AAT term number

300037867

Broader Terms used

<chairs by form>

Equivalent Terms used

klismos

Created

13yrs ago

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