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Object NameMosaic Cane Slice
Maker Giovanni Battista Franchini (Italian, 1804-1873)
Made FromGlass, Cardstock
Date1840-1843
Place MadeItaly, Venice
TechniqueMosaic glass technique
SizeOverall H: 0.3 cm, Diam: 0.6 cm
Accession Number2011.3.12
Credit LineGift of Giovanni Sarpellon
Curatorial Area(s)
Not On View
Physical DescriptionColorless, red, white, blue, and green glass; mosaic glass technique. Circular cane slice with central multipointed white starburst with red and and green outlines. Central star surrounded by circle of white stars, which is surrounded by eight elaborate mosaic medallions of four different designs. Cane slice mounted on square piece of cardstock with "77" written on reverse.
Provenance
Source Giovanni Sarpellon (Italian) - 2011-06-14
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