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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: 0.5 cm, Diam: 0.7 cm

Accession Number2011.3.69

Credit LineGift of Giovanni Sarpellon

Curatorial Area(s)

Modern

Not On View

Physical DescriptionColorless, blue, green, red, and white glass; mosaic glass technique. Circular cane slice with blue diamond in center containing star outlined in white with white dot in center. Ten rings surround diamond: two larger colorless/white/green rings, four medium-sized colorless/white/red rings, and four smaller colorless/white/blue rings. Cane slice mounted on square piece of cardstock with "247" written on reverse.
Provenance

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