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Frame

17th century
Not on view

Artwork Details

Object Information
  • Title: Frame
  • Date: 17th century
  • Culture: Italian, Venice (Murano)
  • Medium: Glass
  • Dimensions: Overall: 17 × 13 in. (43.2 × 33 cm)
  • Classification: Glass-Painted
  • Credit Line: Gift of James Jackson Jarves, 1881
  • Object Number: 81.8.191
  • Curatorial Department: European Sculpture and Decorative Arts
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