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Lampworked Salamander (top view)
France
Pantin (attributed), late-nineteenth century
Diameter: 10.5 cm (4 1/8 inches)
(702399)

Lampworked three-dimensional, brownish pink salamander with cream scales and green dots; on a sandy ground heavily mottled with dark green algae; yellow upright flower with green foliage

Photo by Marlin Roos, Illinois State Museum

<B>Lampworked Salamander (top view)<BR>France<BR>Pantin (attributed), late-nineteenth century</B><BR>Diameter: 10.5 cm (4 1/8 inches)<BR>(702399)<BR><BR>Lampworked three-dimensional, brownish pink salamander with cream scales and green dots; on a sandy ground heavily mottled with dark green algae; yellow upright flower with green foliage
     
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