Watch in Purple Glass Case

ca. 1650-1660 (Baroque)

2.2 cm 3.8 cm

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Purple glass, like that in this watch, was popular in the 17th century because it resembled the semiprecious stone amethyst, which was believed to have protective qualities.

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Henry Walters, Baltimore [date and mode of acquisition unknown]; Walters Art Museum, 1931, by bequest.
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