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Object NameMosaic Cane Slice

Maker Giovanni Battista Franchini (Italian, 1804-1873)

Made FromGlass, Cardstock

Date1840-1843

TechniqueMosaic glass technique

SizeOverall H: 0.4 cm, Diam: 0.6 cm

Accession Number2011.3.45

Credit LineGift of Giovanni Sarpellon

Curatorial Area(s)

Modern

Place Made

Italy, Venice

Physical DescriptionColorless, blue, red, green, gray, and white glass; mosaic glass technique. Circular cane slice with three central rings of white stars, each containing a different design: one 6-pointed gray star outlined in white, one multi-pointed white star outlined in blue with colorless center, and one multi-pointed white star outlined in green with reddish teardrop medallion in center. Three smaller rings of white circles around outer edge with red centers and white stars with colorless centers. Cane slice mounted on square piece of cardstock with "170" written on reverse.
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