Collection Highlights
Dish: footed compote with cover
Date:
1825-1845
Object Number:
1936.693ab
Medium:
Glass
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Brooch
Object Number:
INV.12658
Date:
1760-1820
Medium:
Shell, metal (low-karat gold?)
Dimensions:
Overall: 1 x 1 1/2 in. ( 2.5 x 3.8 cm )
Description:
Oval cameo bust depicting bust of Greco-Roman woman in profile; feather on headdress of figure carved in high relief.
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
