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Container

This is a Container. We acquired it in 1968. Its medium is formed and carved horn. It is a part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts department.

This object was donated by Harvey Smith. It is credited Gift of Harvey Smith.

Its dimensions are

H x diam.: 13 x 4.5 cm (5 1/8 x 1 3/4 in.)

It has the following markings

Signature in lower tier of arches: "GIACON"

Cite this object as

Container; formed and carved horn; H x diam.: 13 x 4.5 cm (5 1/8 x 1 3/4 in.); Gift of Harvey Smith; 1968-88-2

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