Handle

20th century

Not on view

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Title: Handle
Date: 20th century
Geography: Attributed to Spain, Toledo
Medium: Gold, niello, and silver
Dimensions: L. 7 1/16 in. (17.9 cm)
Diam. (of knob): 1 1/8 in. (2.9 cm)
Wt. 2.5 oz. (70.9 g)
Classification: Metal
Credit Line: Gift of Mr. B. Muggenthaler, 1963
Object Number: 63.183
Curatorial Department: Islamic Art

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