Marble Hall September 6, 2008

The Marble Hall is a foyer of marble paneled walls and a marble tile floor surface. The objects in the room are from the Near East, China and Japan. Especially noteworthy are a bowl with 3,000 butterflies, a vase of 1,000 faces and a number of examples of fine cloisonne. Various ivories, netsukes, and ancient glass are also on view.