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Bouquet holder

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Bouquet holder by Charles Boivin. Metal bouquet holder with a curved handle featuring etched designs. A spherical metal piece hangs from a short chain which is attached to the handle. A pin with a loop at one end extends from a loop on the handle, attached to a longer chain and ring. The top of the handle opens into a metal floral arrangement with leaves and grape clusters. The metal leaves have punched details.

Artwork details

Date:
early 19th century
Medium:
silver
Culture:
probably French
Dimensions:
406 × 625 px
Museum record:
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Palette

More from probably French