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Object NamePlaque with Sulphide of Man in Military Uniform

Made FromLead glass, sulphide, metal

Date1820-1840

Techniqueencased, cut, molded sulphide, stamped metal mount

SizeOverall H: 9.6 cm, W: 6.6 cm

Accession Number84.3.85

Credit LineClara S. Peck Endowment Fund

Curatorial Area(s)

Early Modern
Modern

Place Made

France

Physical DescriptionColorless lead glass, white sulphide; encased, cut, molded sulphide, stamped metal mount. Flat, rectangular shape, with convex face, star-cut reverse; enclosing a molded white sulphide bust of a man, facing dexter, wearing a military uniform, including several medals; reverse flat; stamped metal floret and threaded wire through a hole drilled in the top.
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