Decanter Stopper
1977.06.0005B
Detailed Images
Basic Information
Artifact Identification | Decanter Stopper (1977.06.0005B) |
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Classification/ Nomenclature |
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Artist/Maker | None |
Geographic Location | |
Period/Date | 1800–1825 CE |
Culture | Czech, Bohemian |
Location | On Exhibitin the Europe exhibit |
Physical Analysis
Dimension 1 (Length) | 7.2 cm |
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Dimension 2 (Diameter) | 2.4 cm |
Dimension 3 (N/A) | N/A |
Weight | 37 g |
Measuring Remarks | None |
Materials | Glass |
Manufacturing Processes | Glassblowing, Flashing |
Munsell Color Information | Dark Red (7.5R 2/8) -ns |
Research Remarks
Published Description | "On his recent trip to Yugoslavia, Rasio Dunatov was commissioned by the Center director and by Georgette Meredith, director of our World Heritage Museum, to look for suitable items from the Slavic countries for inclusion in the museum's permanent collection. We are pleased to report that on September 2 the following items were presented to the museum: a 19th century Russian icon with a fine silver cover, an elaborately decorated 19th century Russian cross, two 19th century Czech crystal decanters, and two pieces of an elaborate Macedonian wedding costume from the second half of the 19th century.", Russian and East European Center, CENTER NEWS, Issue No. 11, September 19, 1977 |
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Description | N/A |
Comparanda | N/A |
Bibliography | N/A |
Artifact History
Archaeological Data | N/A |
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Credit Line/Dedication | Gift of the Russian and East European Center, UIUC |
Reproduction | no |
Reproduction Information | N/A |