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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: 0.2 cm, Diam: 0.6 cm

Accession Number2011.3.61

Credit LineGift of Giovanni Sarpellon

Curatorial Area(s)

Modern

Place Made

Italy, Venice

Physical DescriptionColorless, red, blue, green, yellow, and white glass; mosaic glass technique. Circular cane slice with uneven edge. Colorless circle in center outlined in red, yellow, and blue surrounded by five white circles outlined in blue. Fifteen red circles outlined in green around outer edge of cane. Cane slice mounted on square piece of cardstock with "236" written on reverse.
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