Museum Collections
Luce Center
Sphere (witch ball)
Object Number:
1934.30
Date:
1830-1860
Medium:
Glass
Dimensions:
Overall: 5 3/4 in. ( 14.6 cm )
Description:
Colorless and opaque white blown glass sphere with open pontil mark at one end and applied opaque white threads pulled up to create a loop pattern and them overlaid with colorless glass.
Gallery Label:
According to the accession records, this is a witch ball. With metal stand that is not original.
Credit Line:
Gift of Mrs. Irving McKesson
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.