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Wall Clock

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The Wall Clock by artist [unspecified] shows a tall, rectangular brown wooden clock on a white wall. The top third of the clock is a square frame with a golden inner frame containing metal mechanisms and gears visible through a glass panel. Below this, the middle section is a long, narrow rectangle with a glass panel and metal details. A series of oval-shaped marks with lines through them are on the glass. A small round dial and a switch are on the left. The bottom section is a small, protruding rectangle.

Artwork Details

Date
19th century
Medium
Brass and wood
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
468 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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