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Mantel Clock
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Mantel Clock

c. 1780–90 · marble, gilt-bronze, glass

From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art. Free to download, adapt and use — no permission needed.

About this work

This clock echoes elements of Greek mythology. At left, Athena stands with her helmet on and shield ready. Screen reader support enabled.

Cleveland Museum of Art’s own description
Credit lineMantel Clock, c. 1780–90. France, Paris. Marble, gilt-bronze, glass; overall: 70.5 x 58 x 20.5 cm (27 3/4 x 22 13/16 x 8 1/16 in.). The Cleveland Museum of Art, Gift of Harvey Buchanan in memory of Penelope Draper Buchanan and Dorothy Tuckerman Draper, 2011.204
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