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Watch, with a portrait of Alexander II, czar of Russia (r. 1855–81)

ca. 1860–70
On view at The Met Fifth Avenue in Gallery 554

Artwork Details

Object Information
  • Title: Watch, with a portrait of Alexander II, czar of Russia (r. 1855–81)
  • Date: ca. 1860–70
  • Culture: Swiss, probably Fleurier
  • Medium: Case of gold and enamel; jeweled movement, with Chinese duplex escapement
  • Dimensions: 2 1/8 x 5/8 in. (5.4 x 1.6cm); Diameter: 1 15/16 in. (4.9 cm)
  • Classification: Horology
  • Credit Line: Bequest of Vladimir M. Eitingon, in memory of his parents, Michail and Betty Eitingon, 1982
  • Object Number: 1983.183.4
  • Curatorial Department: European Sculpture and Decorative Arts
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