Masked Figure
Manufacturer
Gino Cenedese & C.
(Italian)
CultureItalian
Datemid-20th century
MediumBlown glass | Solid-worked glass
DimensionsOverall: 9 7/8 x 4 3/4 in. (25.1 x 12.1 cm)
Credit LineGift of Sheri Sandler in memory of Sam and Reba Sandler
Object number97.42.17
Not on view
DescriptionThis is a white glass figurine with black glass pearls. The whole figurine is sprayed with gold and is standing on a round base. Three black glass pearls adorn the side of each leg(the right leg is missing the middle pearl). There are also three pearls on each sleeve and three in the middle of the shirt. A single black pearl adorns the hat. The white folded collar is trimmed in black glass. It is the pair to a similar figure(97.42.16) with reversed light and dark imagery.Exhibition History"The Sheri Sandler Collection of 20th-Century Italian Glass," Chrysler Museum of Art, July 14, 1998 - November 7, 1999.
ca. 1870
Gino Cenedese & C.
Unknown
18th - 19th century
