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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: 0.5 cm
Accession Number2011.3.36
Credit LineGift of Giovanni Sarpellon
Curatorial Area(s)
Place Made
Italy, Venice
Physical DescriptionColorless, blue, red, green, and white glass; mosaic glass technique. Circular cane slice with three rings of white dots outlined in blue and red, three white stars outlined in green, and an outer ring of white stars around edge. Cane slice mounted on square piece of cardstock with "159" written on reverse.
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