Handwarmer
16th century (made)
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Round, opening at the middle with a hinge and catch; pierced and engraved with birds and beasts; inside is a small lamp set in gimbals.
Object details
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| Materials and techniques | Brass, pierced and engraved |
| Brief description | Brass handwarmer engraved with birds and beasts and with a small lamp inside, Italian, 16th century |
| Physical description | Round, opening at the middle with a hinge and catch; pierced and engraved with birds and beasts; inside is a small lamp set in gimbals. |
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| Credit line | Lt. Col. G. B. Croft-Lyons Bequest |
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| Accession number | M.569-1926 |
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| Record created | January 29, 2004 |
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