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Miniature funnel

18th century
Not on view

Artwork Details

Object Information
  • Title: Miniature funnel
  • Date: 18th century
  • Culture: French
  • Medium: Gilded silver
  • Dimensions: Overall: 1 1/2 × 1 1/2 in. (3.8 × 3.8 cm)
  • Classification: Metalwork-Silver-Miniature
  • Credit Line: The Joseph M. and Aimee Loeb May Collection, 1963
  • Object Number: 63.53.231
  • Curatorial Department: European Sculpture and Decorative Arts
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