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Artist John E. Gooderham (Canadian, 1930-2007)

Made FromNon-lead glass, metal

Date1987

Place MadeCanada, Ontario

Techniquelampworked, millefiori, cut

SizeH: 2.3 cm, D: 2.1 cm

Accession Number87.4.27

Credit LineGift of John E. Gooderham

Curatorial Area(s)

Postwar and Contemporary

On ViewThe Jerome and Lucille Strauss Study Gallery

Physical DescriptionColorless, white, red, green, blue, orange non-lead glasses, metal; lampworked, millefiori, cut. Domed, circular shape, with red and white double overlay, with cut circular window on top, and five oval windows alternating with cut narrow oval slits on the side; enclosing a striped blue- and - orange five-petaled flower with complex millefiori cane at the center, incorporating a tiny "J" signature cane; five green sepals; against a white background; white protuberance at the rear, with a brass wire loop.
Provenance

Source John E. Gooderham (Canadian, 1930-2007)