plaque

Object NamePlaque with Sulphide of Empress Josephine

Made FromGlass, Sulphide, Gilt metal

Dateabout 1820-1840

Techniqueencased,cut,molded sulphide,cast gilt metal hanger

SizeOverall Diam: 8.1 cm

Accession Number84.3.67

Credit LineClara S. Peck Endowment Fund

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Place Made

France, Paris

Physical DescriptionColorless lead glass, white sulphide; encased, cut, molded sulphide, cast gilt metal hanger. Flat, circular shape, enclosing a molded female bust portrait sulphide (Empress Josephine), facing sinister, wearing a faceted diadem, elaborate lacy collar and ruffled dress; reverse side of the sulphide flat, impressed "DESPREZ,/Rue des Recolets/No. 2, a Paris."; flat faces of the plaque polished; chamfered rims diamond faceted; cast gilt metal hanger for overlapping leaves with pendant flowers; post with band of beading, pierced for a loose ring for hanging.
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