cane

Object NameCane handle

Made FromGlass

Dateabout 1700-1799

Place MadeWestern Europe; possibly Germany

TechniqueFree-blown, prob.; enameled, gilded

SizeH: 5.7 cm, D (top): 2.9 cm

Accession Number58.3.169

Credit LineGift of Arthur A. Houghton, Jr.

Curatorial Area(s)

Early Modern

On ViewThe Jerome and Lucille Strauss Study Gallery

Physical DescriptionOpaque-translucent milkglass; probably free-blown, and enameled and gilded. Cylindrical part slightly flaring to rounded top; on the sides a gilded bird perched on a tree trunk with leaf sprays, and a large flower and leaf spray; on the top a monk standing in front of a building (cloister ?) and a palm-like tree; the colors are predominantly brownish-red, light blue and light green.
Provenance

Source Arthur A. Houghton Jr.

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