3998 – Crystal Ball and Stand

Physical description:

A crystal ball with an elaborate bronze stand. The legs of the stand are in the form of human figures.

Museum classification:

Divination

Information:

The stand is based on a brazier from the Temple of Isis at Pompeii.

This elegant and dramatic crystal ball and stand belonged to Madeline Montalban.

 

Resource:

Object

Materials:

Glass, metal (bronze)

The stand is based on a brazier from the Temple of Isis at Pompeii.

This elegant and dramatic crystal ball and stand belonged to Madeline Montalban.