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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: 0.4 cm
Accession Number2011.3.23
Credit LineGift of Giovanni Sarpellon
Curatorial Area(s)
Not On View
Physical DescriptionColorless, blue, yellow, white, and dark red-tinted glass; mosaic glass technique. Circular cane slice with central multi-pointed white star outlined in blue with 6-pointed yellow star in center. Central star surrounded by seven dark red-tinted ovals of varying sizes outlined with white dots. Cane slice mounted on square piece of cardstock with "124" written on reverse.Provenance
Source
Giovanni Sarpellon
(Italian) - 2011-06-14
