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Awl

Awl

1600–1699

Medium: Wood, pewter, brass, and iron
Dimensions: H.: 11.4 cm (4 1/2 in.)
Genre: tool
Museum: Art Institute of Chicago

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metalworkeuropean decorative artstoolwood (plant material)

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