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Object NameCircular Cane Slice

Maker Pietro Bigaglia (Italian, 1786-1876)

Made FromNon-lead Glass

Date1846-1847

Accession Number59.3.32-37

Curatorial Area(s)

Modern

Place Made

Italy

Physical DescriptionColorless, polychrome non-lead glasses; millefiori, sliced. Thin slice of millefiori cane, in geometric designs, portraits, dates and inscriptions: circular shape, cylindrical (longer length of cane than the others listed here); with central male bust-length portrait, with brown hair, sideburns, and mustache; in white uniform with pink-and-white sash, a medal hanging from his neck; opaque turquoise blue background; within opaque pink/ lavender/pink rings.
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