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Spring Device

13th century
Not on view

Artwork Details

Object Information
  • Title: Spring Device
  • Date: 13th century
  • Culture: possibly French, possibly German
  • Medium: Bronze
  • Dimensions: L. 4 1/2 in. (11.4 cm)
  • Classification: Miscellaneous
  • Credit Line: Gift of Clarence H. Mackay, Archer M. Huntington, Stephen H. P. Pell and Bashford Dean, 1928
  • Object Number: 28.99.53
  • Curatorial Department: Arms and Armor
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