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New photography by Shannon Ruff captured with a digital camera-2006.
Paperweight
New photography by Shannon Ruff captured with a digital camera-2006.
New photography by Shannon Ruff captured with a digital camera-2006.

Paperweight

Artist William O'Connor
CultureAmerican
Date1976
MediumGlass
DimensionsOverall: 2 1/2 x 2 1/2 in. (6.4 x 6.4 cm)
InscribedScript engraved "O'Connor" in the center of the bottom and "1976" at the edge.
Credit LineGift of Blanche E. Robinson
Object number82.29
Not on view
DescriptionPaperweight of colorless glass. Hemispheric in shape. Abstract silvery high interior with irregular patches and threads of blue and brown. Irregular mesh of brown threads near the surface. Flat polished bottom.

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