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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: 0.4 cm, Diam: 0.7 cm

Accession Number2011.3.14

Credit LineGift of Giovanni Sarpellon

Curatorial Area(s)

Modern

Not On View

Physical DescriptionColorless, red, white, and blue; mosaic glass technique. Circular cane slice with central 8-pointed white starburst with blue center and red outline. Central starburst surrounded by circle of white stars, which is surrounded by seven medallions, each with central white star with red center and blue outline; each of these smaller medallions surrounded by circle of white stars. Cane slice mounted on square piece of cardstock with "80" written on reverse.
Provenance

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