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Clock, André-Charles Boulle (French, 1642–1732), c. 1695, tortoise shell and brass inlay, gilt bronze

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Clock · France

Clock

André-Charles Boulle (French, 1642–1732) · France · c. 1695

The Latin phrase inscribed on this clock, Dirigit atque movet, can be translated as "time constantly moves on."

— Cleveland Museum of Art, catalogue text

Medium: tortoise shell and brass inlay, gilt bronze
Dimensions: Overall: 113.7 cm (44 3/4 in.)
Accession: 1967.153
Credit line: Gift of Family and Friends in honor of Emery May Holden Norweb and Raymond Henry Norweb on their fiftieth wedding anniversary
Culture: France, late 17th Century

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