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Object NameMosaic Cane Slice

Maker Giovanni Battista Franchini (Italian, 1804-1873)

Made FromGlass, Cardstock

Date1840-1843

TechniqueMosaic glass technique

SizeOverall H: 0.3 cm, Diam: 0.6 cm

Accession Number2011.3.12

Credit LineGift of Giovanni Sarpellon

Curatorial Area(s)

Modern

Place Made

Italy, Venice

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.
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