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Roman country girl spinning

ca. 1840–50
Not on view

Artwork Details

Object Information
  • Title: Roman country girl spinning
  • Date: ca. 1840–50
  • Culture: Italian, Rome
  • Medium: Glass mosaic, backed in gilt bronze
  • Dimensions: 5 × 4 in. (12.7 × 10.2 cm)
  • Classification: Glass
  • Credit Line: Gift of Dr. and Mrs. Wesley Halpert, 1982
  • Object Number: 1982.36
  • Curatorial Department: European Sculpture and Decorative Arts
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