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Object NamePlaque with Sulphide of Treaty of Peace Ending Napoleonic Wars

Made FromGlass, sulphide, gilt metal

Date1820-1840

Techniqueencased, cut, molded sulphide, extruded gilt metal

SizeOverall H: 8.1 cm, W: 7.8 cm

Accession Number84.3.82

Credit LineClara S. Peck Endowment Fund

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Place Made

France

Physical DescriptionColorless lead glass, white sulphide; encased, cut, molded sulphide, extruded gilt metal mount. Flat, oval shape, both faces polished flat;
rim chamfered; enclosing a molded sulphide depicting five crowned kings, standing with arms extended toward an altar inscribed "PACI/ORBIS", with two clasped hands in relief above; rounded gilt metal frame, clasped at the top by a threaded gilt metal sphere, pierced and with a loose metal ring for hanging.
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