buckle
Object NameMosaic Buckle
Made FromNon-lead glass
Date1880-1900
Place MadeEurope
Techniquemosaic
SizeOverall Diam: 5.08 cm
Accession Number64.3.90
Curatorial Area(s)
Not On View
Physical DescriptionMulticolored non-lead glass; mosaic. Thin circular, slightly domed form; metal frame filled with tiny pieces of colored glass, arranged to create floral and foliate patterns; in the center, numerous tiny flowers within a pale blue frame, with outer mosaic pieces, and a gilt metal ropework border; encircled by a band of eight anthemion panels, each within ropework borders, and with fans between; the rim composed of petal-shaped lobes containing anthemions, either large and semicircular or small and petal-shaped; the reverse flat, with a bent oval catch and wire loop.Provenance
Former Collection
Madonna House Handicraft Centre
- 1964
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