Paperweight 19th-20th century

This 19th-20th century "Paperweight" is an anonymous work of art. It is a glass sphere with a clear, transparent exterior and a swirling mass of red, yellow, and blue glass trapped within its interior. The trapped bubbles of glass lend the piece a sense of depth, and the vibrant colors make the piece a striking work of art. This piece is a fine example of glassblowing, a technique that involves melting and shaping glass to create various objects. The piece, which is on display at the Minneapolis Institute of Art, is a perfect example of a traditional paperweight, intended to keep papers from blowing away.