European Decorative Arts and Sculpture Spindle Whorls or Beads Made in Italy, EuropePossibly made in Faenza, Emilia-Romagna, Italy, Europe 16th century Artist/maker unknown, Italian Tin-glazed earthenware (maiolica) * Gallery 254, European Art 1500-1850, second floor (Rubenstein Gallery) 1999-99-15--19 125th Anniversary Acquisition. The Howard I. and Janet H. Stein Collection, 1999 |
LabelMost of these beads bear the names of women. Presumably, they were presents from admirers.Social Tags [?]betrothal [x] love [x] maiolica [x] marriage [x] spindle whorl [x] spinning [x] [Add Your Own Tags]* Works in the collection are moved off view for many different reasons. Although gallery locations on the website are updated regularly, there is no guarantee that this object will be on display on the day of your visit. |
