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Etui

ca. 1690 (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Etui, chiselled iron, made in Brescia, ca. 1690


Object details

Categories
Object type
Parts
This object consists of 2 parts.

  • Etui
  • Lid
Materials and techniques
Iron, chiselled
Brief description
Etui, chiselled iron, made in Brescia, ca. 1690
Gallery label
6. ETUI, iron, chiselled, Italy; c. 1690 Made in Brescia. Etuis were designed as cases for small domestic implements, for example for sewing or toiletry, which could be suspended from a belt. Museum No. 5605-1859(07/1994)
Collection
Accession number
5605:1, 2-1859

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Record createdJune 24, 2009
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