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Object NamePlaque with Sulphide of a Man

Made FromGlass, sulphide, gilt metal

Date1830-1840

Place MadeFrance

Techniquecut; molded encased sulphide; stamped gilt metal

SizeOverall H: 13.4 cm, W: 11 cm

Accession Number84.3.371

Credit LineGift of Mr. and Mrs. Paul Jokelson

Curatorial Area(s)

Modern

Not On View

Physical DescriptionColorless lead glass; cut; molded, encased sulphide; stamped, gilt metal; turned wood. Flat, oval shape, with polished flat faces; enclosing a molded white sulphide portrait bust of a male facing dexter; reverse seemingly incised "O"; in an oval stamped, gilt metal frame with stylized foliate border; in a turned rectangular wood frame, with circular fitted panel and oval central opening on the back; two holes for a hanger.
Provenance

Source Mrs. Paul Jokelson