Peacock

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Object Name: 
Peacock
Maker(s): 
Place Made: 
United States
Accession Number: 
2004.4.76
Location: 
Not on Display
Date: 
1939
Credit Line: 
The Robert E. and Carol J. Nelson Collection
Primary Description: 
Colorless glass with frosted, matt surface lead glass; cast: cast by the cire perdue process in the form of a peacock standing on a rock with wings outstretched and pointing down and tail spread.

More Info

Department: 
Modern
Provenance: 
Nelson, Robert E., Source
2004-11-30
Nelson, Carol J. (Mrs. Robert E.), Source
2004-11-30
Nelson Collection, Robert E. and Carol J., Former Collection
2004-11-30
Color: 
Colorless with frosted, matt surface
Technique: 
casting
Inscription: 
Steuben
Signature
: 
Base

Publications (2)

The Corning Museum of Glass Annual Report 2004 (2005) illustrated, p. 15; BIB# AI90240
Notes: Nelson Collection Features Glass Animal Designs by Steuben (2005) illustrated, p. 189;