Collection Highlights
Ki On Twog Ky (also known as Cornplanter ), 1732/40-1836
1796
1867.314
Oil on canvas
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Cup plate
Object name
Cup plate
Date
1830-1845
Medium
Glass
Dimensions
overall: 1/2 x 3 1/8 in.
Description
Colorless pressed lead glass cup plate; circular form with scalloped edge; rosette at center of well, with petals reaching out, with vine of acorns and leaves running along border; pattern of hanging ornaments along interior rim, with tassels and fruit-like shapes suspended from stippled cord (Lee-Rose 197-C).
Credit Line
Gift of Mrs. J. Insley Blair
Object Number
1938.36