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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: 0.7 cm
Accession Number2011.3.20
Credit LineGift of Giovanni Sarpellon
Curatorial Area(s)
Not On View
Physical DescriptionColorless, red, blue, teal-blue, yellowish-orange, and white glass; mosaic glass technique. Circular cane slice with central multi-pointed white star outlined in blue with yellowish-orange star in center. Central star surrounded by circle of nine white stars outlined in red, which is surrounded by seven teal-blue circles with white dot border. Cane slice mounted on square piece of cardstock with "91" written on reverse.Provenance
Source
Giovanni Sarpellon
(Italian) - 2011-06-14
