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Cylindrical Box with Chain

3rd–4th century
Not on view

Artwork Details

Object Information
  • Title: Cylindrical Box with Chain
  • Date: 3rd–4th century
  • Culture: Late Roman
  • Medium: Copper alloy
  • Dimensions: Overall: 3 9/16 x 1 5/16 x 1 1/8 in. (9 x 3.3 x 2.8 cm)
  • Classification: Metalwork-Bronze
  • Credit Line: Gift of J. Pierpont Morgan, 1917
  • Object Number: 17.193.9
  • Curatorial Department: Medieval Art and The Cloisters
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