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Object NameGlass egg

Made FromNon-lead glass

Date1761

Techniqueblown, enameled

SizeOverall H: 5.1 cm, Diam: 3.4 cm

Accession Number75.3.139

Credit LineGift of John B. Strater, Charles Helme Strater, Jr., and Mrs. Margaret S. Robinson in memory of Charles Helme and Alice B. Strater

Curatorial Area(s)

Early Modern

Place Made

Switzerland

Physical DescriptionTransparent amber non-lead glass; blown, enameled. Hollow, ovoid (egg) shape; open at one end, with a rough "pontil" mark; enameled polychrome floral spray on one side, inscribed in white on the other "Mein hertz/iss dein.../darin 1761"; stylized six- petaled flower on the bottom.
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