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Colonnette

19th or early 20th century (late 12th century style)
Not on view

Artwork Details

Object Information
  • Title: Colonnette
  • Date: 19th or early 20th century (late 12th century style)
  • Geography: Made in Cologne, Germany
  • Culture: German
  • Medium: Gilded copper
  • Dimensions: Overall: 5 7/8 x 1/2 in. (15 x 1.2 cm)
  • Classification: Metalwork-Copper alloy
  • Credit Line: Gift of J. Pierpont Morgan, 1917
  • Object Number: 17.190.415b
  • Curatorial Department: Medieval Art and The Cloisters
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