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Mechanical casket, Heinrich Gambs, 1800–1810, Burr-maple, ebony and ebonized fruitwood, mahogany, birch, gold-colored silk a…
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Mechanical casket

Heinrich Gambs · 1800–1810

Medium
Burr-maple, ebony and ebonized fruitwood, mahogany, birch, gold-colored silk and green baize
Dimensions
Overall: 7 1/4 x 16 x 9 1/2 in. (18.4 x 40.6 x 24.1 cm)
Accession
2008.544
Credit line
Anonymous Gift, in memory of Walter E. Stait, 2008
Culture
Russian, St. Petersburg
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