David Beringer
Cubic Sundial

Cubic Sundial

Public Domain

Cubic Sundial
ArtistGerman, 1756–1821
CultureGerman
Titles
  • Cubic Sundial
Datec. 1790
MediumWood, printed and painted paper, and brass
Dimensions7 1/2 × 4 × 5 1/2 in. (19 × 10.2 × 14 cm)
Credit LineSarah Campbell Blaffer Foundation, Houston
Object numberBF.2019.5
Current Location
The Audrey Jones Beck Building
217 Blaffer Galleries
Exposé

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Department
Sarah Campbell Blaffer Foundation
Object Type
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