Collection Highlights
Anna Pavlova (1881-1931)
Date:
1924
Object Number:
1952.45
Medium:
Patinated plaster on a wooden base
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Match holder
Object Number:
1953.665
Date:
1875-1900
Medium:
Glass
Dimensions:
Overall: 2 7/8 x 3 3/4 x 2 1/4 in. ( 7.3 x 9.5 x 5.7 cm )
Description:
Colorless pressed lead glass match holder in the form of a cup mounted on the back of a lizard; cup is inverted cone shape, with flaring rim, band of fine diamond mesh, possibly for use as striking pad, and other bands; lizard's tail is curled and connects with base of cup.
Credit Line:
Gift of Clarence G. Michalis
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
