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Paris [75] Musée du Louvre

© Musée du Louvre, Anne Chauvet

This lion's mouth stemmed glass comes from the latrines of the Hôtel de Beringhen. The latrines contained an abundance of particularly valuable furnishings, reflecting the social standing of their owners.

Where to find it

Paris [75] Musée du Louvre
99, rue de Rivoli Palais du Louvre
75001 Paris Paris 6

Locality

Louvre, Cour Napoléon

Year of excavation

1984 – 1986

Chief Scientist

Musée Louvre-Lens

Inventory number

CN 5873

Scope

Daily life ➔ Art of the table

Materials

Glass

Chronological period

Modern period [1492 / 1789]

Dating the object

1984 – 1986

Dimensions

H. 140 mm, d. 126 mm,

To museum documentation

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Bibliographie

https://collections.louvre.fr/ark:/53355/cl010220045
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