Oval Watchcase with Birds and Smaller Motifs, Jacques Hurtu, ca. 1614–19

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Oval Watchcase with Birds and Smaller Motifs, ca. 1614–19, Blackwork and engraving, Sheet: 4 1/16 x 2 3/4 in. ( x 7 cm), Jacques Hurtu (French (active 1584–1635)), Part of a series of 6 with goldsmiths designs executed in the blackwork technique. Design for an oval watchcase, probably used as a pendant, with Roman numerals and decoration in Schweifwerk. The case is surrounded by smaller motifs, both engraved and in blackwork

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Size: 2645px × 3711px
Photo credit: © Artokoloro / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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