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Case clock

After an original by Jeremias Metsker
19th century
Not on view

Artwork Details

Object Information
  • Title: Case clock
  • Maker: After an original by Jeremias Metsker
  • Date: 19th century
  • Culture: probably Austrian, after German, Augsburg original
  • Medium: Gilt brass
  • Dimensions: Overall: 11 3/4 × 7 1/2 × 4 7/8 in. (29.8 × 19.1 × 12.4 cm)
  • Classification: Metalwork-Electrotype
  • Credit Line: Museum Accession
  • Object Number: X.122
  • Curatorial Department: European Sculpture and Decorative Arts
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