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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 Number2011.3.25

Credit LineGift of Giovanni Sarpellon

Curatorial Area(s)

Modern

Not On View

Physical DescriptionColorless, red, green, blue, yellow, and white glass; mosaic glass technique. Circular cane slice with central 9-pointed sunburst with red center, white rays, and green outline. Central sun surrounded by six 5-pointed stars: two with red, white, and yellow outlines; two with blue, white, and red outlines; and two with red, white, and blue outlines. Cane slice mounted on square piece of cardstock with "130" written on reverse.
Provenance

Source Giovanni Sarpellon (Italian) - 2011-06-14