ca. 1770-75
Denmark
Object qualities
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Objectaccessories (earrings, bags, cigarette cases, etc.): Box, painting
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Author of the objectJohann Heinrich Hurter
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Type of arts & crafts 1
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Type of arts & crafts 2
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MediumGold, enamel
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Sizebox: 1 1/16 Г— 3 1/8 in. (2.7 Г— 7.9 cm); Diameter (miniature): 1 1/2 in. (3.8 cm)
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Geography details
Denmark -
Country today
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Dateca. 1770-75
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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The attribution to Hurter was suggested in 1977 by Edwin Boucher. Although the enamel is unsigned, comparison with 32.75.46 appears to justify the attribution (there is, however, no record of a visit by Hurter to Denmark).
