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Drapery Tieback

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Round decorative object, titled "Drapery Tieback" by artist Baccarat. The object has a circular shape with a gold-colored rim that has a textured edge. The main body of the object is made of clear glass with a flower-like design in the center. The center of the flower has a cluster of six rounded shapes, resembling petals, that are white with a blue outline and speckled details. These shapes are surrounded by six teardrop-shaped clear glass pieces with a blue and purple hue. The background of the image is a solid dark gray color.

Artwork details

Date:
1810–60
Medium:
Opalescent glass
Dimensions:
600 × 450 px
Museum record:
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