Title
Automaton, Musical
Object Type
Creator
Date
ca. 1765
Description
George III ormolu musical automaton cast in the form of a pagoda surmounted by five ostriches and hung with prisms and flowering urns. The pierced rectangular plinth is cast with painted automaton scenes of ships in a harbor with chinoiserie cast angles all sitting on four feet in the form of elephants. Decorated throughout with high quality glass brilliants.
Cultural Origin
English
Medium
Bronze, gilt, glass
Extent
Overall: 22 3/4 x 8 3/4 x 9 1/4 in. (57.8 x 22.2 x 23.5 cm)
Collection
Source
Purchased by Doris Duke in Bangkok
Identifier
1999.110.1-.2
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