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Bracelet

This is a Bracelet. It is dated late 19th century and we acquired it in 1967. Its medium is formed, pierced and carved tortoiseshell. It is a part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts department.

A smiling bacchanate and two satyrs are the subject of the carved decoration of this tortoiseshell bracelet (Jewelry 1989-90)

This object was donated by Christian Rohlfing. It is credited Gift of Christian Rohlfing.

Its dimensions are

H x W x D: 7.6 x 8.4 x 4 cm (3 x 3 5/16 x 1 9/16 in.)

Cite this object as

Bracelet; formed, pierced and carved tortoiseshell; H x W x D: 7.6 x 8.4 x 4 cm (3 x 3 5/16 x 1 9/16 in.); Gift of Christian Rohlfing; 1967-29-1

This object was previously on display as a part of the exhibition Plastics.

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