Ring handle (one of a pair)

Spanish

probably 16th century

Not on view

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Provenance

Title: Ring handle (one of a pair)
Date: probably 16th century
Culture: Spanish
Medium: Wrought iron
Dimensions: Height (total): 11 3/4 in. (29.8 cm);
Diameter (ring): 7 1/4 in. (18.4 cm)
Classification: Metalwork-Iron
Credit Line: Gift of Maria A.S. de Reinis, 1984
Object Number: 1984.467.2
Curatorial Department: European Sculpture and Decorative Arts

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