ca. 1820
Switzerland
Object qualities
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Objectinterior decoration: Automaton
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Type of arts & crafts
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MediumGold, enamel, diamond, ruby
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SizeL. 6.2 cm (2 7/16 in.)
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Geography details
Switzerland -
Country today
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Dateca. 1820
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CultureSwiss
Source of information
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Type of sourceDatabase “Metropolitan Museum of Art”
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Fund that the source refers toMetropolitan Museum of Art
Description
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Gold and green enamel automaton in the form of a frog and set with pearls. Ruby eyes. Mechanism operates the legs to cause the frog to jump and croak.
