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Rosette Mounts (France)

This is a Rosette mounts. It is dated ca. 1770–75 and we acquired it in 1909. Its medium is gilt bronze. It is a part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts department.

Pair of rosettes
France, ca. 1770-75
Gilt bronze

This object was donated by Advisory Council. It is credited Purchased for the Museum by the Advisory Council.

Its dimensions are

diam.: 5.1 cm (2 in.)

Cite this object as

Rosette Mounts (France); gilt bronze; diam.: 5.1 cm (2 in.); Purchased for the Museum by the Advisory Council; 1909-25-68-a,b

This object was previously on display as a part of the exhibition Excavating Design: 18th-century Drawings and Prints from the Permanent Collection.

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