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Joan of Arc Sulphide
France
Baccarat, 1845-55
Diameter: 8.9 cm (3 1/2 inches)
(702263)

Sulphide scene of Joan of Arc, shown standing holding her sword, her helmet resting on a stand behind her; partially encircled by a wreath of oak and laurel leaves; set on a translucent emerald green base; sides cut with triangular facets; ten-sided facet cut on top

Photo by Marlin Roos, Illinois State Museum

<B>Joan of Arc Sulphide<BR>France<BR>Baccarat, 1845-55</B><BR>Diameter: 8.9 cm (3 1/2 inches)<BR>(702263)<BR><BR>Sulphide scene of Joan of Arc, shown standing holding her sword, her helmet resting on a stand behind her; partially encircled by a wreath of oak and laurel leaves; set on a translucent emerald green base; sides cut with triangular facets; ten-sided facet cut on top
     
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