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Finial (Italy), 18th century

This is a Finial. It is dated 18th century and we acquired it in 1937. It is a part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts department.

It is credited Gift of Edward F. Caldwell and Company.

Its dimensions are

H x diam.: 21 x 10.5 cm (8 1/4 x 4 1/8 in.)

Cite this object as

Finial (Italy), 18th century; H x diam.: 21 x 10.5 cm (8 1/4 x 4 1/8 in.); Gift of Edward F. Caldwell and Company; 1937-73-7

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