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Litter

Unknown author18th century

National Coach Museum

National Coach Museum
Lisbon, Portugal

Vehicle with no wheels transported by two mules harnessed to poles fixed to the body’s side panels.

The body contains two seats facing each other and is painted green, with a black leather hood sporting four bronze knobs. The panels, displaying mythological scenes are adorned with a frieze of volutes and shells. On the back panels is the Coat of Arms of the owner.

It belonged to the Melos, Alvins, Velhos and Carrilhos family.

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  • Title: Litter
  • Creator: Unknown author
  • Date Created: 18th century
  • Location: Lisbon. Portugal. National Coach Museum
  • Location Created: Italy
  • Provenance: Portugal /Lisbon; Royal House Fund / Ancient Museum Fund; Casa Real Portuguesa / Fundo Antigo do Museu
  • Rights: DGPC-MC - Henrique Ruas
  • Medium: Wood, bronze, iron, leather, glass, damask silk
National Coach Museum

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