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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 Number2011.3.37

Credit LineGift of Giovanni Sarpellon

Curatorial Area(s)

Modern

Place Made

Italy, Venice

Physical DescriptionColorless, green, red, blue, and white glass; mosaic glass technique. Circular cane slice with three multi-pointed white stars outlined in green with red and green teardrops in centers, all surrounded by rings of white stars. Three smaller blue circles, each containing a sun with red center and white rays, all surrounded by rings of white stars. Cane slice mounted on square piece of cardstock with "162" written on reverse.
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