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{
    "localId": "30813",
    "label": "Jeweled Cruciform Watch with Rock Crystal Case",
    "core": "obj",
    "dtoType": "object",
    "citationUrl": "https://purl.thewalters.org/art/58.27"
}

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    "id": "30813",
    "sourceUrl": "https://purl.thewalters.org/art/58.27",
    "contentType": "object",
    "stage": "normalized",
    "title": "Jeweled Cruciform Watch with Rock Crystal Case",
    "description": "A jeweled surround was added at the same time as a tiny, hinged box or reliquary behind the jewel at the base.  The golden rays with the brilliant red and white jewels (symbolizing the passion and purity of Christ) suggest that the relic housed in the cross was associated with Christ.",
    "provenance": "Emil Rey, New York [date and mode of acquisition unknown]; Henry Walters, Baltimore, [date of acquisition unknown] by purchase; Walters Art Museum, 1931, by bequest.",
    "date": "Watch: 1650-1660; Additions: 1690-1700 (Baroque)",
    "citationUrl": "https://purl.thewalters.org/art/58.27",
    "rightsUri": "CC0",
    "language": "en",
    "genreSpecific": [
        "Timepieces, Clocks & Watches",
        "watches"
    ],
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    "thumbnailUrl": "https://art.thewalters.org/images/art/PL2_58.27_Fnt_NG_1120.jpg",
    "largeImageUrl": "https://art.thewalters.org/images/art/PL2_58.27_Fnt_NG_1120.jpg",
    "imageCount": 4,
    "pageCount": 4,
    "source": "import",
    "dimensions": [
        {
            "units": "cm",
            "width": 6,
            "height": 3.6,
            "depth": 2
        }
    ],
    "dimensionsRaw": "H: 2 3/8 × W: 1 7/16 × D: 13/16 in. (6 × 3.6 × 2 cm)"
}

{
    "inscriptions": "Gottfridt Terborch Munchen",
    "med": "gilded brass, rock crystal, partially gilded silver, garnets, and diamonds case; gilded brass and silver dial; brass movement",
    "creator_ids": [
        "7904"
    ],
    "collection_ids": [
        "BAR"
    ],
    "exhibition_ids": [
        "2513"
    ]
}

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    "mediaId": "753d9e0081d611c0"
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