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Small white glass figurine of a young woman in a long skirt balancing an urn on her head, standing on a dark hexagonal base against grey.

Girl with Urn, Late 18th-Century Lampwork Glass Figurine

A small white figurine of a young woman in a long skirt and fitted bodice balances an urn on her head, one hand raised to steady it. She stands on a dark, hexagonal base against a plain grey background, her rosy cheeks and smooth, sculpted folds giving a glossy, delicate finish.

Artist
Unknown
Date
Late 18th century
Medium
Glass; lampwork (verre de Nevers), metal armature
Source
Art Institute of Chicago
Size
843 × 1363 px
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Public domain · Art Institute of Chicago releases this image under CC0 (latest date 1800).
Rights checked 2026-11-05 · tier A · as stated by the source: CC0 (Art Institute of Chicago, is_public_domain=true)

Credit (appreciated, not required for public-domain works): Art Institute of Chicago, Gift of Mrs. Potter Palmer through the Antiquarian Society