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Artist
Giuseppe Campani
(1635-1715)
Inscriptionssur le support métallique : GIUSEPPE CAMPANI IN ROMA; sur l'étui : Fran. Redi
Date
1670-1685
Medium / Technique
Wood: ebony; ivory; metal: brass; skin: leather; fibre: velvet
Sculpted, cut, nailed, pegged and engraved
Sculpted, cut, nailed, pegged and engraved
DimensionsHeight: 9 cm (3 9/16 in.)
Diameter: 2.9 cm (1 1/8 in.)
ClassificationTools & Equipment for Science & Technology - Optical T&E
Origin
Rome, Latium, Italy, Europe
Object Number1995.8
CollectionStewart
CreditPurchase
Status
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