Nécessaire

French

last quarter 18th century

Not on view

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Title: Nécessaire
Date: last quarter 18th century
Culture: French
Medium: Agate, gilt brass
Dimensions: 3 1/2 × 1 1/2 in. (8.9 × 3.8 cm)
Classification: Metalwork-Gold and Platinum
Credit Line: Bequest of Kate Read Blacque, in memory of her husband, Valentine Alexander Blacque, 1937
Object Number: 38.50.23a–h
Curatorial Department: European Sculpture and Decorative Arts

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