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The Indian: The Dying Chief Contemplating the Progress of Civilization
1856
1875.4
White marble and wood
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Vial of cobalt powder
Object name
Vial of cobalt powder
Date
1800-1838
Medium
Glass, cork, cobalt oxide
Dimensions
Overall: 3 3/4 x 5/8 in. ( 9.5 x 1.6 cm )
Description
Cylindrical hand-blown colorless glass vial with cork stopper, filled with powdered cobalt oxide.
Credit Line
Gift of Dr. John E. Stillwell
Object Number
1925.74
Gallery Label
Powdered cobalt oxide was used to decorate pottery.