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ArtistDavid Ramsay
Dateca. 1620–25 17th century
MediumCase: painted enamel on copper, partly gilt, and silver gilt; Movement: gilded brass, steel, partly blued, and silver
ClassificationHorology
Holding institutionThe Metropolitan Museum of Art
Credit lineGift of J. Pierpont Morgan, 1917
RightsPublic domain (CC0). Free to use for any purpose.

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