Watch was created by Wilhelm Peffenhauser|P. Schweyger in watch ca. 1650, cameo 16th–17th century.

When was "Watch" created?

This artwork was created watch ca. 1650, cameo 16th–17th century.

Is "Watch" in the public domain?

Yes, Watch is in the public domain and available for free download under CC0 license.

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Q: What medium is "Watch"?

Watch is Case: agate cameo, with cover of enameled gold set with gemstones (rubies); Dial: engraved gold and silver; Movement: gilded brass and steel, partly blued.

Wilhelm Peffenhauser|P. Schweyger

watch ca. 1650, cameo 16th–17th century

Medium

Case: agate cameo, with cover of enameled gold set with gemstones (rubies); Dial: engraved gold and silver; Movement: gilded brass and steel, partly blued

Dimensions

Overall: 1 1/2 × 1 1/16 × 3/4 in. (3.8 × 2.7 × 1.9 cm); Overall (visible cameo): 13.8 × 11 mm

Classification

Horology

Culture

German, Augsburg

Department

European Sculpture and Decorative Arts

Museum

Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY

Credit

Gift of J. Pierpont Morgan, 1917

Accession Number

17.190.1517

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