medallion

Object NameMedallion

Made FromGlass

Date1675-1699

TechniqueLampworked

SizeOverall H: 6 cm, W: 5.2 cm, D: .5 cm

Accession Number53.3.34

Curatorial Area(s)

Early Modern

Place Made

France, probably Nevers

Physical DescriptionMedallion. Opaque multicolored glass; lampwork. Oval medallion; on the reverse side brown thread spirals, on the other a love scene depicting a man embracing a girl, at the right a cupid with a bow and a dog, the background consists of green "leaves" and a tree; the frame is composed of gold threads, spirals imbedded in clear glass framing turquoise blue, amethyst, white and clear glass stones.
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