Ring with Glass Paste Intaglio of Two Figures in Classical Dress

Description Provenance Inscription Credit

Description Although signed "Pichler," the intaglio is actually made of a glassy paste rather than stone, which was invented by James Tassie (1735-99), who produced collections of such reproductions.

Provenance Furman Hebb, New York; given to Walters Art Museum, 1983.

Inscriptions [Signature] Pichler

Credit Gift of Furman Hebb, 1983

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Creators

James Tassie (Scottish, 1735-1799) (Artist)
After Pichler Family (Italian, active 18th-19th centuries) (Artist)

Period

late 18th century

Medium

glass paste, gold
(Gold, Silver & Jewelry)

Accession Number

57.2076

Measurements

H: 7/8 x W: 13/16 in. (2.3 x 2 cm)

Geographies

United Kingdom, England (Place of Origin)

Location Within Museum

Charles Street: Second Floor: 18th- and 19th-Century Treasury