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New photography by Shannon Ruff captured with a digital camera-2006.
Intaglio Gem Replica with Putto
New photography by Shannon Ruff captured with a digital camera-2006.
New photography by Shannon Ruff captured with a digital camera-2006.

Intaglio Gem Replica with Putto

Artist James Tassie (Scottish | British, 1735-1799)
Manufacturer James Tassie (Scottish | British, 1735-1799)
CultureEnglish
DateSecond Half of 18th century
MediumCast glass paste
DimensionsOverall: 1 1/16 in. (2.7 cm)
InscribedSignature: "Pichler" (ΠΙΧΛΕΡ) in Greek letters, in reverse, below the groundline.
Credit LineGift of Christopher Sheppard
Object number93.37.2
On View
Chrysler Museum of Art, Gallery 116-2, Case 9
DescriptionThis is a deep yellow or citron glass intaglio depiction of a putto (cupid) in leg irons leaning on a hoe. Gem replica, after or in the manner of the antique.