Spindle Whorls or Beads
Artist/maker unknown, Italian
Geography:
Made in Italy, Europe
Possibly made in Faenza, Emilia-Romagna, Italy, Europe
Date:
16th centuryMedium:
Tin-glazed earthenware (maiolica)Dimensions:
Height (each): approximately 7/16 - 5/8 inches (1.2 - 1.6 cm) Diameter (each): approximately 1/2 - 15/16 inches (1.3 - 2.3 cm)Curatorial Department:
European Decorative Arts and SculptureObject Location:
1999-99-15--19Credit Line:
125th Anniversary Acquisition. The Howard I. and Janet H. Stein Collection, 1999
Made in Italy, Europe
Possibly made in Faenza, Emilia-Romagna, Italy, Europe
Date:
16th centuryMedium:
Tin-glazed earthenware (maiolica)Dimensions:
Height (each): approximately 7/16 - 5/8 inches (1.2 - 1.6 cm) Diameter (each): approximately 1/2 - 15/16 inches (1.3 - 2.3 cm)Curatorial Department:
European Decorative Arts and SculptureObject Location:
* Gallery 254, European Art 1500-1850, second floor (Rubenstein Gallery)
Accession Number:1999-99-15--19Credit Line:
125th Anniversary Acquisition. The Howard I. and Janet H. Stein Collection, 1999
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Most of these beads bear the names of women. Presumably, they were presents from admirers.
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