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Casket

1727–28
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Artwork Details

Object Information
  • Title: Casket
  • Maker: Charles Frederich Kandler (active 1735, died 1778)
  • Date: 1727–28
  • Culture: British, London
  • Medium: Silver
  • Dimensions: Width: 9 in. (22.9 cm)
  • Classification: Metalwork-Silver
  • Credit Line: Gift of Irwin Untermyer, 1968
  • Object Number: 68.141.164
  • Curatorial Department: European Sculpture and Decorative Arts

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