What is AAT?
The Art & Architecture Thesaurus (AAT) (r) is a structured vocabulary for generic concepts related to art and architecture. It was developed by The Getty Research Institute to help research institutions become consistent in the terminology they use.Learn More
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Primary Description:
Cylindrical form with rounded base painted in black on one side with St. John the Baptist holding the Cross tied with a ribbon inscribed ECCE AGN. DEI, and a lamb at his feet, a seascape to his rear with sailing vessel, buildings on a headland, the reverse with half-length portrait of Christ holding the orb, his left hand with fingers raised in Blessing, both with a nimbus and within a circular line panel, the sides with formal foliate scroll with cherub's heads and pendant bunches of fruit.
Publications (2)
The Corning Museum of Glass: Notable Acquisitions 2010 (2011)
illustrated, pp. 12-13, #4;
BIB# AI86878