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Lotus and Koi Pond

Cooper Hewitt

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    Object Details

    Maker

    Vladimir Makovsky, French, born Russia (1884-1966)

    Producer

    Black, Starr and Frost Co., American, founded 1810

    Description

    Clock comprised of rock crystal cylinder stacked atop a pagoda-inspired onyx base with floral decoration set into mother-of-pearl. Clock face boasts flattened scene of swimming koi with gem-encrusted fish-shaped hands emerging from two lotus blooms at center.

    Credit Line

    Siegelson, New York

    Date

    ca. 1930

    Accession Number

    61.2016.3

    Restrictions & Rights

    Usage conditions apply

    Type

    timepieces & measuring devices
    Exhibitions

    Object Name

    Clock

    Type

    Clock

    Medium

    Rock crystal, mother-of-pearl, abalone, gold, hardstone, coral, jade, diamonds, onyx

    Dimensions

    H x W x D: 7.1 × 7.1 × 5.1 cm (2 13/16 in. × 2 13/16 in. × 2 in.)

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    Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum Collection
    Exhibitions Department

    Data Source

    Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum

    Metadata Usage

    Not determined

    Link to Original Record

    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/kq40968e11a-0716-4fa8-a76a-f214ad16343b

    Record ID

    chndm_61.2016.3

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