Who created "Automaton clock in the form of a lion"?

Automaton clock in the form of a lion was created by Karl Schmidt in ca. 1620–35.

When was "Automaton clock in the form of a lion" created?

This artwork was created ca. 1620–35.

Is "Automaton clock in the form of a lion" in the public domain?

Yes, Automaton clock in the form of a lion is in the public domain and available for free download under CC0 license.

Automaton clock in the form of a lion

Q: What medium is "Automaton clock in the form of a lion"?

Automaton clock in the form of a lion is Case: gilded brass and gilded silver on a base of ebony, and ebony veneered on fruitwood; Dial: silvered brass; Movement: iron and brass.

Karl Schmidt

ca. 1620–35

Medium

Case: gilded brass and gilded silver on a base of ebony, and ebony veneered on fruitwood; Dial: silvered brass; Movement: iron and brass

Dimensions

Overall: 13 1/2 × 8 × 5 1/2 in. (34.3 × 20.3 × 14 cm)

Classification

Horology

Culture

German, Augsburg

Department

European Sculpture and Decorative Arts

Museum

Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY

Credit

Gift of Mrs. Simon Guggenheim, 1929

Accession Number

29.52.15

Automaton clock in the form of a lion

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