Actor
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Actor

TitleActor
ArtistNevers, France
Datec.1700–50 17th century
MediumGlass; lampwork (verre de Nevers), metal armature
Classificationdecorative object/ornament
OriginFrance France
Holding institutionArt Institute of Chicago
Credit lineGift of Mrs. Potter Palmer
RightsPublic domain (CC0). Free to use for any purpose.

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“Actor” is a work by Nevers, France, dated c.1700–50. It is executed in glass; lampwork (verre de nevers), metal armature and classified as decorative object/ornament. This work is in the public domain (CC0), so the image may be downloaded and reused for any purpose without permission (see the licence note below).

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