Chair of Saint Peter

Chair of Saint Peter is a sculpture or cathedra.

Also recorded as Throne of Saint Peter; Cathedra Petri; Chair of St. Peter (Cathedra Petri); Chair of St. Peter.

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Overview

Relic at St. Peter's Basilica.

In detail

It is recorded as the work of Gian Lorenzo Bernini.

Materials recorded for it are bronze and gold leaf. The recorded method of making is gilding.

It is associated with Vatican City. The record gives 1647 as its date of establishment or first appearance. It is associated with Baroque.

It is recorded in the collection of St. Peter's Basilica and Vatican City.

Sources

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  1. 1.

    “Chair of Saint Peter”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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  2. 2.

    Wikidata, structured authority record Q733893: Chair of Saint Peter

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