Watch stand

1800–1820

Not on view

This ivory stand, made in India or China for export to the Western market, allowed for the upright display of a pocket watchivory

Artwork Details

Overview

Provenance

Title: Watch stand
Date: 1800–1820
Geography: Possibly made in India; Possibly made in China
Medium: Ivory
Dimensions: 10 3/16 x 7 1/2 x 3 7/8 in. (25.9 x 19.1 x 9.8 cm)
Credit Line: Rogers Fund, 1962
Object Number: 62.18.1
Curatorial Department: The American Wing

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