Etui
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Etui

TitleEtui
Date1765–70 18th century
MediumTapered cylinder of striated gray agate sheathed in chased gold cagework.
ClassificationJewelry, Precious Metals and Precious Stones
OriginBritish, London British
Holding institutionThe Metropolitan Museum of Art
Credit lineRobert Lehman Collection, 1975
RightsPublic domain (CC0). Free to use for any purpose.

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“Etui” is a work of unattributed authorship, dated 1765–70. It is executed in tapered cylinder of striated gray agate sheathed in chased gold cagework. and classified as jewelry, precious metals and precious stones. This work is in the public domain (CC0), so the image may be downloaded and reused for any purpose without permission (see the licence note below).

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