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1997

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Seal (France)

This is a seal. It is dated ca. 1680 and we acquired it in 1997. Its medium is parcel-gilt silver. It is a part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts department.

This object was bequest of Joan W. Leidesdorf. It is credited Bequest of Joan W. Leidesdorf.

Its dimensions are

h: 4.5 x w: 3 x d:1.6 cm (1 3/4 x 1 3/16 x 5/8 in.)

Cite this object as

Seal (France); parcel-gilt silver; h: 4.5 x w: 3 x d:1.6 cm (1 3/4 x 1 3/16 x 5/8 in.); Bequest of Joan W. Leidesdorf; 1997-62-12

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