Title
Clock, Mantel
Object Type
Creator
Date
1730-1760
Description
Circular enamel dial with both roman and arabic chapters within ormolu mounted porcelain frame decorated with enamelled landscapes, surrounded by flossoming foliage, all above an elephant astride rocaille cast rock work.
Cultural Origin
German
Medium
porcelain, ormolu, enamel, glass, metal
Extent
Overall: 9 1/2 x 6 1/2 x 4 in. (24.1 x 16.5 x 10.2 cm)
Collection
Source
Purchased by Doris Duke at Parke-Bernet Galleries N.Y., June 19, 1958, Sale no. 1837, lot 104
Identifier
1999.363.1
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