Watch case

French

17th century

Not on view

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Title: Watch case
Date: 17th century
Culture: French
Medium: Metal, enamel
Classification: Horology
Credit Line: Gift of J. Pierpont Morgan, 1917
Object Number: 17.190.1558
Curatorial Department: European Sculpture and Decorative Arts

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