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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: 0.6 cm
Accession Number2011.3.24
Credit LineGift of Giovanni Sarpellon
Curatorial Area(s)
Not On View
Physical DescriptionColorless, blue, red, teal-green, and white glass; mosaic glass technique. Circular cane slice with central multi-pointed white star outlined in dark red with 7-pointed blue star in center. Central star surrounded by six ovals of varying sizes outlined with white dots; ovals alternate between interior outline of teal-green and exterior outline of dark blue. Cane slice mounted on square piece of cardstock with "127" written on reverse.Provenance
Source
Giovanni Sarpellon
(Italian) - 2011-06-14
