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

Artist James Tassie (Scottish | British, 1735-1799)
Manufacturer James Tassie (Scottish | British, 1735-1799)
CultureEnglish
Dateca. 1790
MediumCast glass paste
DimensionsOverall: 9/16 x 3/4 in. (1.4 x 1.9 cm)
Credit LineGift of Dr. Alan Fletcher
Object number78.9H
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DescriptionBrown glass medallion. Intaglio seal of putto (cupid) sailing on an amphora that is rigged with a ship's sail.