Turris neglecta

Object NameSpecimen of Blaschka Marine Life

Maker Rudolf Blaschka (1857-1939)

Maker Leopold Blaschka (1822-1895)

Made FromGlass, Paint, Metal Wire, Resin, Wooden Stand

Date1885

Place MadeGermany, Dresden

TechniqueFlameworked, painted, applied

SizeOverall H (approx): 20.5 cm, Diam (base): 9.3 cm

Accession NumberL.17.3.63-530

Credit LineLent by Cornell University, Department of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology

Curatorial Area(s)

Not On View

Physical DescriptionSpecimen of Blaschka Marine Life, "Turris neglecta". Glass, paint, metal wire, resin, wooden stand; flameworked, painted, applied. Specimen is attached to metal rod on a circular wooden stand. Detached bits are stored in a separate bag. The metal rod is loose in the base.
Provenance

Owner Cornell University