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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: 0.5 cm

Accession Number2011.3.36

Credit LineGift of Giovanni Sarpellon

Curatorial Area(s)

Modern

Not On View

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.
Provenance

Source Giovanni Sarpellon - 2011-06-14