Figurine of a Sitting Magi

Object Name: 
Figurine of a Sitting Magi

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Object Name: 
Figurine of a Sitting Magi
Place Made: 
France, probably Nevers
Accession Number: 
57.3.23 A
Dimensions: 
Overall H: 6 cm
Location: 
On Display
Date: 
1700-1799
Primary Description: 
Opaque white and translucent multicolored glass (mainly blue and red); lampwork. Figurine of a king which belongs to an adoration. King seated on a purple chair, with black hair and beard, yellow scepter and jewels. Has pale green base.

More Info

Department: 
Early Modern
Provenance: 
Pleadwell, Amy, Former Collection
1957
Category: 
Baroque

Publications (1)

Treasures in Glass (1966) illustrated, pp. 44, 46, 48, #75; BIB# 28036

Objects in Set (3)

3 Figurines of the Magi
Date:1700-1799
Accession Number:57.3.23
Figurine of a Kneeling Magi
Date:1700-1799
Accession Number:57.3.23 B
 
Figurine of a Standing Magi
Date:1700-1799
Accession Number:57.3.23 C