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Milchglass Beaker
Milchglass Beaker
Milchglass Beaker

Milchglass Beaker

Date1650-1699
Object NameBeaker
Mediumglass
ClassificationsApplied Art
DimensionsOverall: Height: 9 cm, Diameter: 7 cm
AcquisitionPurchased in 1984 with assistance from the National Fund for Acquisitions.
LocationView by Appointment - Aberdeen Treasure Hub
Object numberABDAG001367
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First made in Venice in the 16th century, opalescent milk glass contains a dispersion of particles with a different refractive index to the glass. Light is scattered, rather than passing through.
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