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Automaton Clock in the Form of an Elephant

1600–1610
Not on view
Returned to lender
This work of art was on loan to the museum and has since been returned to its lender.

Artwork Details

Object Information
  • Title: Automaton Clock in the Form of an Elephant
  • Date: 1600–1610
  • Culture: German, Augsburg
  • Medium: Metal (gilded), bronze (silvered), copper, steel, enamel,
    wood (ebonized), glass, paint
  • Dimensions: 11 × 4 × 7 1/2 in. (27.9 × 10.2 × 19.1 cm)
  • Classification: Horology
  • Credit Line: Loyola University Museum of Art, Chicago, Gift of Mrs. Thomas Stamm with deep appreciation and affection in recognition of Rev. John J. Piderit, S.J., 22nd President, Loyola University Chicago, Martin D’Arcy, S.J., Collection
  • Curatorial Department: European Sculpture and Decorative Arts