Watch
| Title | Watch |
|---|---|
| Date | ca. 1680 17th century |
| Medium | Case: rock crystal, gilded and engraved brass; movement: gilded brass, iron |
| Classification | Horology |
| Holding institution | The Metropolitan Museum of Art |
| Credit line | Gift of J. Pierpont Morgan, 1917 |
| Rights | Public domain (CC0). Free to use for any purpose. |
About this artwork
“Watch” is a work of unattributed authorship, dated ca. 1680. It is executed in case: rock crystal, gilded and engraved brass; movement: gilded brass, iron and classified as horology. 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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