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Carpenter's Plane

late 1500s

Italy, late 16th century ?

Medium
wood
Measurements
Overall: 25.4 cm (10 in.)
Credit Line
Gift of Dr. Dudley P. Allen 1916.22
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Not on view
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A rectangular, dark brown wooden carpenter's plane features a diagonal metal blade held by a wedge. A leaf-shaped handle curves upward from the front. The side displays a recessed carving of a profile face with a red-pigmented cheek alongside a panel of radiating, fan-like lines. Ornate scrollwork and linear patterns cover the remaining surfaces, blending the tool's functional form with intricate relief decoration.

Carpenter's Plane

late 1500s

Italy, late 16th century ?

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