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The Finding of Moses

18th century, reassembled last half 19th century
On view at The Met Fifth Avenue in Gallery 951

Artwork Details

Object Information
  • Title: The Finding of Moses
  • Date: 18th century, reassembled last half 19th century
  • Culture: probably French (Nevers)
  • Medium: Figures of lampworked glass (opaque white, pale pink, yellow, turquoise blue, dark blue, bright blue, brown, dark red, green, black, and tan), metal wire, composition material, glass mirror plate, paint, string, coral. Assembled.
  • Dimensions: 8.5 x 20 x 15 cm
  • Classification: Glass
  • Credit Line: Robert Lehman Collection, 1975
  • Object Number: 1975.1.1580
  • Curatorial Department: The Robert Lehman Collection

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