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European Glass in the J. Paul Getty Museum

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This beautifully illustrated volume presents sixty-eight objects from one of the world's finest collections of post-classical glass--including such marvels as glass imitating rock-crystal and other semi-precious stones, glass formed into large and intricate shapes, and glass decorated with engraving, enameling, gilding, and carving. Each object is painstakingly described and a series of essays provide a wealth of background information.

Language: English

Pages: 272

Format: Hardcover

Publisher: J. Paul Getty Museum

Release: February 19, 1998

ISBN: 0892362553

ISBN 13: 9780892362554

European Glass in the J. Paul Getty Museum

5/5 ( ratings)

This beautifully illustrated volume presents sixty-eight objects from one of the world's finest collections of post-classical glass--including such marvels as glass imitating rock-crystal and other semi-precious stones, glass formed into large and intricate shapes, and glass decorated with engraving, enameling, gilding, and carving. Each object is painstakingly described and a series of essays provide a wealth of background information.

Language: English

Pages: 272

Format: Hardcover

Publisher: J. Paul Getty Museum

Release: February 19, 1998

ISBN: 0892362553

ISBN 13: 9780892362554

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