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Cleopatra
Cleopatra

Cleopatra

Object NameVase
Engraver George Woodall (English, 1850-1925)
Manufacturer Thomas Webb and Sons (f. 1837)
Made FromLead Glass
Date1896
Place MadeEngland, Amblecote
TechniqueBlown, Cameo Carved, Etched
SizeOverall H: 27.5 cm, W: 14.4 cm
Accession Number81.2.27
Credit LineGift of Dr. and Mrs. Leonard S. Rakow
Curatorial Area(s)
Exhibitions
Cameo Glass: Masterpieces from 2000 Years of Glassmaking
Egypt: The Source and The Legacy
A Touch of Glass
On ViewEuropean Gallery
Interpretive Notes
Cleopatra is shown standing in front of an elaborately carved Egyptian temple. In her right hand, she holds a sistrum, a musical instrument used in religious rituals. (see George Woodall, 92.2.10 and cameo glass in Stourbridge, 89.2.11).
Physical DescriptionTranslucent amethyst glass with opaque white overlay, cameo carved with scene of Cleopatra, stylized Egyptian design on back, around neck and base.
Provenance
Former Collection Estate of Juliette K. (Mrs. Leonard S.) Rakow (d. 1992) - 1981-12-15
Former Collection Dr. Leonard S. Rakow - 1981-12-15

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