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Object NameMosaic Cane Slice

Maker Giacomo Franchini

Made FromGlass, Cardstock

Date1845-1860

Place MadeItaly, Venice

TechniqueMosaic glass technique

SizeOverall H: 0.2 cm, W: 0.5 cm, D: 0.3 cm

Accession Number2011.3.86

Credit LineGift of Giovanni Sarpellon

Curatorial Area(s)

Modern

Not On View

Physical DescriptionColorless, light blue, yellow, dark blue appearing black, and white glass; mosaic glass technique. Oval cane slice with white center outlined in yellow containing the initials "AG" in dark blue appearing black glass. Central design surrounded by ring of white stars, half of which are outlined in light blue. Cane slice mounted on square piece of cardstock with "359" written on front.
Provenance

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