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Scarab Paperweight

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Collection Type

  • Decorative arts

Date

1890-1920

GUSN

GUSN-49682

Description

Earthenware paperweight with green glaze molded in the shape of a scarab beetle.

Details

Descriptive Terms

paperweights
earthenware
glazing (coating)
Paperweight
Paperweight

Maker

Grueby Faience Company (Maker)

Location of Origin

Boston, MA, USA

Dimensions

3/4 x 2 (HxW) (inches)

Credit Line

Gift of Mrs. Charles F. Batchelder, Jr.

Accession Number

1980.26

Places

Boston (Suffolk county, Massachusetts)
Boston (Suffolk county, Massachusetts)

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