Coffret

probably Southern German

early 17th century

Not on view

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Title: Coffret
Date: early 17th century
Culture: probably Southern German
Medium: Brass, copper
Dimensions: 1 1/2 × 2 7/8 × 1 15/16 in. (3.8 × 7.3 × 4.9 cm)
Classification: Metalwork-Brass
Credit Line: Bequest of Susan Dwight Bliss, 1966
Object Number: 67.55.106
Curatorial Department: European Sculpture and Decorative Arts

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