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Traveling Clock

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Black rectangular clock with handle on top. The clock features a glass front panel with an engraved floral design. A circular clock face is visible, displaying 24-hour markings and small squares representing time zones. The clock face has a smaller inner circle and a central mechanism. The clock sits on a flat base. The clock is titled "Traveling Clock" by an unknown artist.

Artwork Details

Date
19th century
Medium
Wood, gilt brass
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
467 × 625 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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