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Historical Archive: Throne of Dagobert

bronze, partly gilt, with iron underpinning and repairs, 135 x 78 cm
lower part probably 7th century, possibly early 9th; arm rests and back 9th century
restored under Abbot Suger of Saint-Denis (1122-51, back right leg?) and in 1802/04
Paris, Cabinet des Médailles, no. 651


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full front, slight oblique angle
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full from left, slight oblique angle. Not available at high resolution.
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full back, slight oblique angle
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head at top of back vertical support
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head at top of back vertical support
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hinge joining arm and back, and iron repair plate. Not available at high resolution.
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arm rest, upper part, full width
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arm rest, upper part
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arm rest, upper part, center
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arm rest, upper part
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arm rest, upper part
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arm rest, lower part
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leopard (or panther) head on right front leg, frontal
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leopard (or panther) head on right back leg, frontal
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leopard (or panther) head from side
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leopard (or panther) head from side
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center axle for folding
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leopard (or panther) foot from side
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leopard (or panther) foot, frontal