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Maker Cristallerie de Clichy

Made FromNon-lead (?) glass

Dateabout 1845-1850

Place MadeFrance, Clichy-la-Garenne

Techniqueenclosing millefiori canes, cut

SizeOverall H: 3.3 cm, Diam (max): 4.6 cm

Accession Number72.3.81

Credit LineGift of Lucy Smith Battson

Curatorial Area(s)

Modern

On ViewThe Jerome and Lucille Strauss Study Gallery

Physical DescriptionColorless non-lead (?) glass; enclosing pink, green, white and purple millefiori canes; cut. Domed, circular shape, with large circular facets on top (one) and sides (five); enclosing millefiori canes arranged in two concentric circles: green and white cane at center/ring of white and pink stars/ring of green and pink "roses" alternating with purple canes; ground, concave base.
Provenance

Source Leigh "Lucy" M. Smith-Battson