murrina

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 Number2011.3.40

Credit LineGift of Giovanni Sarpellon

Curatorial Area(s)

Modern

Not On View

Physical DescriptionColorless, blue, red, and white glass; mosaic glass technique. Circular cane slice with three multi-pointed white stars outlined in red with rings of blue teardrops in centers and rings of white stars around outside. Two medallions showing white teardrops outlined in blue. Cane slice mounted on square piece of cardstock with "164" written on reverse.
Provenance

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